The Magic Flute opens in Valencia

Flying the flag for Birmingham once again! This time in Valencia! Invited by Palais de les Arts Reina Sofia to present unique hyperlocal international opera this time featuring 73 Citizens of Valencia alongside international opera stars.

Palais de les Arts Reina Sofia in collaboration with Birmingham Opera Company launch the latest international project 1 December - 15 December.

Have a look here!

You might remember that we've been ruffling feathers across Europe with Graham Vick's The Magic Flute. The story was picked up in news and politics pages across Europe, including in Danish Politics magazine Politiken, French press, and here in English or click on the short film below in Italian!

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The Magic Flute opens in Valencia

Flying the flag for Brum! The Magic Flute in Valencia! Opens 1 December 2018! You might remember that we've been ruffling feathers across Europe with Graham Vick's The Magic Flute. Watch the short film or have a look at the link below! Now we are in Valencia!
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