Lilian Black, second generation survivor

Darkness to Light was a most magnificent event, just amazing and so moving: a fitting tribute for the liberators and the survivors and those who sadly perished. We will never forget it. It was so lovely that my mother's sister could be there with my two cousins - it was sad dad couldn't be there but I gave him a blow by blow account. 
It is I who must say thank you to you all. The whole event was incredible and wonderful, especially the sounds at the beginning and the engagement of the choirs and young people. The director is to be hugely congratulated. 

Lilian read her father Eugene's account of the liberation

Saturday 13 October, 7.30pm

USHAW COLLEGE CHAPEL

A celebration of the best of County Durham: 
its inheritance, its countryside and its people

InterOpera brings you some of our most wonderful past commissions from Durham-born composer Will Todd, Condatis by long-time collaborator Steve Robson and an atmospheric new commission, The Promised Child by Julian Philips and Stephen Plaice.

Julian is one the UK’s most versatile composers. He was the first composer-in-residence at Glyndebourne Opera and is currentlyHead of Composition at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Stephen is a well-known dramatist and one of Britain's leading librettists and is professor and writer-in-residence at the Guildhall. 

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The concert, under the experienced baton of InterOpera’s Music Director Alistair Dawes, features the rich voice of well-loved Australian soprano Laura Wolk-Levanowicz, last heard singing with InterOpera in 2015. Laura has been described in Opera magazine as “a star voice” and “electrifying, vocally every inch an Aida”. You will not be disappointed. 


 

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Our dramatic baritone is Chris Childs Santos, currently studying with Renato Bruson, He has already sung in concert with Sir Mark Elder and the great Richard Bonynge. His roles include Macbeth, Germont (sung across Canada) and Iago (in Otello). 

 



 

We specially welcome new partners Easington Colliery Brass Band and the Ushaw Chapel Choir under the direction of Alex Chisholm-Loxley

 

AFTER SHOW RECEPTION

Join us in the Francis Thompson Room after the performance for a free glass of wine and an opportunity to meet members of the cast. Ask those questions that have always perplexed you, learn more about our next production, Lidice Passion and enjoy an insider's glimpse into the production process.