A Devilish Pact. A Studio Version Of Gounod’s “Faust”
About the Event
An evening of opera scenes with a supernatural slant at Palazzo Corsini al Prato in Florence.
This concert is generously supported by Charles & Caroline Pridgeon.
The performance of this potted version of Gounod's Faust will last about 80 minutes.
Programme:
Introduction
Act I
Scene I and II and IV (Scene, Recit and Cavatina to end of Valentin aria)
Act II
Scenes 7, 8 and 9 (Siebel aria, Faust aria, Jewel Song)
Mephistopheles “Il était temps…..” until end Act II
Act III
Scene 1 (Margarita then Siebel) “Allons, Siebel….” Scene 15 (Mephistopheles serenade)
Scene 16, Duel Trio. “Merci! Merci!” to end of Act
Act IV
Scene 19, Prison Trio to end of Opera
Practical Information
The ticket gives you access to the Fondazione and Corsini gardens (weather permitting) from 6pm, including the offer of a glass of good wine. The concert starts at 7pm.
Please arrive no later than 10 minutes before to access the concert hall, the doors close at 7pm.
Cast / Production
Stage Director — Noa Naamat
Conductor — Wyn Davies
Music Assistants — Samuele Piccinini, Peter Smith
Faust — Garrett Evers, tenor
Mephistopheles — Ferdinand Muradyan, bass
Valentin — Charles Buttigieg, baritone
Margarita — Priya Pariyachart, soprano
Siebel — Aiste Benkauskaite, mezzo‐soprano
