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An Evening at the Opera

Saturday 8 November 2025, 7.30pm
Reading The Hexagon

Matthew Kofi Waldren Conductor
Francesca Chiejina Soprano
Sam Furness Tenor

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Spend an indulgent evening at The Hexagon, basking in the soaring melodies and musical drama of the Opera. Immerse yourself in a majestic array of operatic classics, including music by Puccini, Verdi and Gershwin, performed by soprano Francesca Chiejina and tenor Sam Furness. Hailed as 'exceptional', Chiejina’s voice has been described as 'glinting with beauty' and a 'warm, sumptuous tone with plenty of power', and Furness has been described as having  'all the makings of a star' by The Guardian. Combined with the expert sounds of the full Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and delivered masterfully by conductor Matthew Kofi Waldren, it will truly be a performance to remember.

Francesca Chiejina’s Mimì was the vocal highlight of the evening and a superlative performance in its own right… unerringly precise in intonation and showcasing a remarkable range of colours across the voice… She will surely go from strength to strength.’ - Opera Wire on La Bohème, 2022

Ticket information

£29, £25, £18

Under 18s & Students: £6
Schools: £6 plus 1 in 10 free
Groups of 10+: 20% off