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SUMMARY:De Brétigny – Manon\, Wellington Opera
DESCRIPTION:Wellington Opera proudly presents Manon\, one of the most popular and enduring works in French opera\, starring internationally acclaimed Kiwi singers Amina Edris\, Pene Pati\, and Phillip Rhodes. Kieran Rayner plays de Brétigny\, Manon’s rival lover. \nAmina Edris enchants audiences worldwide with her radiant soprano voice and captivating stage presence\, while Pene Pati is beloved by many for his role in the chart-topping trio Sol3 Mio\, and has since become one of the most sought-after tenors on the global stage. We welcome Phillip Rhodes back to the company following his previous critically acclaimed performances. \nWellington Opera brings these wonderful Kiwi artists home to perform this sumptuous masterpiece at the St James Theatre\, Wellington with French conductor Romain Dumas and Aotearoa’s renowned opera director Sara Brodie. \nManon runs for a limited season\, 1st – 9th August 2026.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/de-bretigny-manon-wellington-opera-4/
LOCATION:St James Theatre\, Wellington\, St James Theatre\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260807T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260807T220000
DTSTAMP:20260621T114710Z
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SUMMARY:De Brétigny – Manon\, Wellington Opera
DESCRIPTION:Wellington Opera proudly presents Manon\, one of the most popular and enduring works in French opera\, starring internationally acclaimed Kiwi singers Amina Edris\, Pene Pati\, and Phillip Rhodes. Kieran Rayner plays de Brétigny\, Manon’s rival lover. \nAmina Edris enchants audiences worldwide with her radiant soprano voice and captivating stage presence\, while Pene Pati is beloved by many for his role in the chart-topping trio Sol3 Mio\, and has since become one of the most sought-after tenors on the global stage. We welcome Phillip Rhodes back to the company following his previous critically acclaimed performances. \nWellington Opera brings these wonderful Kiwi artists home to perform this sumptuous masterpiece at the St James Theatre\, Wellington with French conductor Romain Dumas and Aotearoa’s renowned opera director Sara Brodie. \nManon runs for a limited season\, 1st – 9th August 2026.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/de-bretigny-manon-wellington-opera-3/
LOCATION:St James Theatre\, Wellington\, St James Theatre\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260804T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260804T210000
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SUMMARY:De Brétigny – Manon\, Wellington Opera
DESCRIPTION:Wellington Opera proudly presents Manon\, one of the most popular and enduring works in French opera\, starring internationally acclaimed Kiwi singers Amina Edris\, Pene Pati\, and Phillip Rhodes. Kieran Rayner plays de Brétigny\, Manon’s rival lover. \nAmina Edris enchants audiences worldwide with her radiant soprano voice and captivating stage presence\, while Pene Pati is beloved by many for his role in the chart-topping trio Sol3 Mio\, and has since become one of the most sought-after tenors on the global stage. We welcome Phillip Rhodes back to the company following his previous critically acclaimed performances. \nWellington Opera brings these wonderful Kiwi artists home to perform this sumptuous masterpiece at the St James Theatre\, Wellington with French conductor Romain Dumas and Aotearoa’s renowned opera director Sara Brodie. \nManon runs for a limited season\, 1st – 9th August 2026.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/de-bretigny-manon-wellington-opera-2/
LOCATION:St James Theatre\, Wellington\, St James Theatre\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Opera
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260801T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T114626Z
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SUMMARY:De Brétigny – Manon\, Wellington Opera
DESCRIPTION:Wellington Opera proudly presents Manon\, one of the most popular and enduring works in French opera\, starring internationally acclaimed Kiwi singers Amina Edris\, Pene Pati\, and Phillip Rhodes. Kieran Rayner plays de Brétigny\, Manon’s rival lover. \nAmina Edris enchants audiences worldwide with her radiant soprano voice and captivating stage presence\, while Pene Pati is beloved by many for his role in the chart-topping trio Sol3 Mio\, and has since become one of the most sought-after tenors on the global stage. We welcome Phillip Rhodes back to the company following his previous critically acclaimed performances. \nWellington Opera brings these wonderful Kiwi artists home to perform this sumptuous masterpiece at the St James Theatre\, Wellington with French conductor Romain Dumas and Aotearoa’s renowned opera director Sara Brodie. \nManon runs for a limited season\, 1st – 9th August 2026.​
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/de-bretigny-manon-wellington-opera/
LOCATION:St James Theatre\, Wellington\, St James Theatre\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260621T114235Z
CREATED:20260619T133426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T114235Z
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SUMMARY:Purcell: Purcell’s Lament\, Paragon Singers\, Bath
DESCRIPTION:Purcell’s Lament \nAn immersive staged concert exploring Purcell’s life and music \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s a cold November evening in 1695. Henry Purcell staggers home after an evening in the pub and finds himself locked out of his house. Too sozzled to think straight\, he lies down to sleep in the street and catches his death. \nAt his funeral his friends gather to lament the death of England’s greatest composer. \nSo begins Purcell’s Lament\, an original piece of concert-theatre celebrating the life and music of Henry Purcell. And what music! \nThe Cold Song\nDido’s Lament\nThe Fairy Queen\nHear My Prayer\nOne Charming Night\nFuneral Sentences for Queen Mary\nThey that Go Down to the Sea in Ships \nStep back in time and experience staged versions of his soaring anthems\, haunting arias\, tavern songs\, and beautiful courtly dances. \nCome and celebrate a life lived in music which still has the power to move and delight over 300 years after it was written\, and which continues to inspire composers across the world. Words and music combine in this immersive staged concert exploring Henry Purcell’s life. \nA new script by Stewart Harcourt weaves together Purcell’s most moving songs and choral works in a portrait of loss\, love and the joy of music that endures. \nFeaturing baroque instrumentalists\, soprano and baritone soloists Rhiannon Llewellyn and Kieran Rayner\, and brought to life a stage director Guido Martin Brandis\, associate director Malika Jumbe\, and Paragon’s acclaimed director Sarah Latto.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/purcell-purcells-lament-paragon-singers-bath/
LOCATION:St Swithin’s Church\, Bath
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260621T114145Z
CREATED:20260619T132916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T114145Z
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SUMMARY:Ralph: Ralph & Ursula Vaughan Williams\, Lichfield Festival
DESCRIPTION:RALPH & URSULA VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: A Love Story in Words & Music – Katie Bray mezzo\, Kieran Rayner baritone & Nigel Foster piano\nJuly 9 @ 7:15 pm– 9:15 pm\nPrice: £22 \n\nVenue: The Hub at St Mary’s\n\n\n\n\nRalph and Ursula met in 1938 when both were married to their respective spouses. Despite their age gap\, they embarked on a passionate relationship\, and she became his second wife in 1953. Their story is told by Kieran Rayner (Ralph)\, singing some of the composer’s most beautiful songs\, together with words from his letters and writings\, and winner of the Dame Joan Sutherland Audience Prize at the 2019 Cardiff Singer of the World competition\, Kate Bray (Ursula) singing settings of Ursula’s poetry\, with extracts from her autobiography and biography of Ralph. They are joined by pianist\, Nigel Foster\, who also devised this superbly-crafted programme. \nIn memory of Norman & Gwen Hargreaves \nSupported by the Vaughan Williams Foundation
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/ralph-ralph-ursula-vaughan-williams-lichfield-festival/
LOCATION:The Hub at St Mary’s
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T203000
DTSTAMP:20260621T114014Z
CREATED:20260619T132550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T114014Z
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SUMMARY:Soloist: Stanford’s Songs of the Fleet\, Milton Keynes Chorale
DESCRIPTION:SEA PICTURES\n\n5 July 2026\n18:30\n\n\n\n\n\nCornerstone MK\n300 Saxon Gate West\, Milton Keynes\, MK9 2ES\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\nIreland: Sea Fever \nDebussy: La cathédrale engloutie \nStanford: Songs of the Fleet \nInterval \nHagenberg: Measure Me\, Sky! \nIreland: The Island Spell \nElgar: Sea Pictures (choral arrangement by Donald Fraser) \nAlex Aitken | Piano \nMark Jordan | Conductor \nKieran Rayner | Baritone \nJoin us for the finale of our season as we perform Donald Fraser’s choral arrangement of Elgar’s masterfully evocative Sea Pictures\, preceded by Stanford’s lesser-known compositional gem Songs of the Fleet. With its stirring melodies\, warm harmonies and rhythmic vitality\, Stanford vividly and skilfully paints scenes of naval life in sound\, ending with a moving and radiant tribute to those whose lives were lost at sea. Completing our concert are two works from Stanford’s student\, John Ireland (The Island Spell and Sea Fever)\, and Elaine Hagenberg’s thrilling Measure Me\, Sky! \nDuration: 70 minutes\, with an interval offering Prosecco and strawberries.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/soloist-stanfords-songs-of-the-fleet-milton-keynes-chorale/
LOCATION:Cornerstone MK\, 300 Saxon Gate West\, Milton Keynes\, MK9 2ES
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T131235Z
CREATED:20260619T131235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T131235Z
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SUMMARY:Soloist: Ensemble Operalis\, Lisbon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/soloist-ensemble-operalis-lisbon/
LOCATION:Lisbon\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T130736Z
CREATED:20260619T130736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T130736Z
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SUMMARY:Soloist: Songhaven Community Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/soloist-songhaven-community-concert/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church Knightsbridge
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T121249Z
CREATED:20260619T121249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T121249Z
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SUMMARY:Soloist: Treble Clef Choir
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/soloist-treble-clef-choir/
LOCATION:St James Church\, Weybridge
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T213000
DTSTAMP:20260226T122047Z
CREATED:20260225T012209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T122047Z
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SUMMARY:Ned Keene (cover) – Peter Grimes\, Royal Ballet & Opera
DESCRIPTION:Performances: 5\, 8\, 12\, 15\, 21\, 24\, 28 May 2026. \nBritten’s brooding opera returns. Deborah Warner’s staging foregrounds the vulnerability and volatility of the shunned Peter Grimes\, and the tragic conflict between the individual and group. Kieran covers Jacques Imbrailo as Ned Keene\, the town apothecary and quack doctor. \nAllan Clayton\, Bryn Terfel and Maria Bengtsson star in Britten‘s bleak operatic parable\, in which the dark undercurrents of paranoia and mob mentality lead to a turbulent\, haunting end. Deborah Warner’s (Billy Budd\, Wozzeck) stunning contemporary staging – which had its premiere in 2022\, as part of The Royal Opera’s Britten Cycle – illuminates the humanity of the shunned Grimes\, while Britten’s evocative score pulses with dread and tension as the villagers close in on their troubled outcast. Music Director of The Royal Opera Jakub Hrůša conducts.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/ned-keene-cover-peter-grimes-royal-ballet-opera/
LOCATION:Royal Ballet & Opera\, Covent Garden\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T153000
DTSTAMP:20260303T092059Z
CREATED:20260303T091907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T092059Z
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SUMMARY:Stainer's Crucifixion – Bass solos
DESCRIPTION:Kieran sings the bass solos in a community-focused concert of Stainer’s Crucifixion at St Mary’s Church\, Feltham. \nThe Crucifixion: A Meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer is an oratorio for a SATB choir and organ composed by John Stainer in 1887\, with text by W J Sparrow Simpson. The piece relates the Biblical narrative of the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus. It is particularly noted for the Christian hymn “All for Jesus\, All for Jesus”.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/stainers-crucifixion-bass-solos/
CATEGORIES:Oratorio
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260225T010645Z
CREATED:20260225T010645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T010645Z
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SUMMARY:Zurga: Les Pêcheurs de Perles
DESCRIPTION:Les Pêcheurs de Perles\,  Bizet\n6.45 pm\, February 12th\, 14th &15th 2026\n                                          \nConductor: Howard Moody\, Director: Rhona Fraser \nLéïla: Madison Nonoa\, Nadir : Zachary McCulloch \nZurga: Kieran Rayner\, \nNourabad: Joshua Jamieson \n\n\nTickets: https://daysbayopera.org.nz/.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/zurga-les-pecheurs-de-perles-3/
CATEGORIES:Opera
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260225T010542Z
CREATED:20260225T010542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T010542Z
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SUMMARY:Zurga: Les Pêcheurs de Perles
DESCRIPTION:Les Pêcheurs de Perles\,  Bizet\n6.45 pm\, February 12th\, 14th &15th 2026\n                                          \nConductor: Howard Moody\, Director: Rhona Fraser \nLéïla: Madison Nonoa\, Nadir : Zachary McCulloch \nZurga: Kieran Rayner\, \nNourabad: Joshua Jamieson \n\n\nTickets: https://daysbayopera.org.nz/.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/zurga-les-pecheurs-de-perles-2/
CATEGORIES:Opera
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T184500
DTSTAMP:20260225T004504Z
CREATED:20260225T004504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T004504Z
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SUMMARY:Zurga: Les Pêcheurs de Perles
DESCRIPTION:Les Pêcheurs de Perles\,  Bizet\n6.45 pm\, February 12th\, 14th &15th 2026\n                                          \nConductor: Howard Moody\, Director: Rhona Fraser \nLéïla: Madison Nonoa\, Nadir : Zachary McCulloch \nZurga: Kieran Rayner\, \nNourabad: Joshua Jamieson \n \n \nTickets: https://daysbayopera.org.nz/.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/zurga-les-pecheurs-de-perles/
CATEGORIES:Opera
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260225T004504Z
CREATED:20260225T004504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T004504Z
UID:4232-1763753400-1763753400@kieranrayner.com
SUMMARY:Tarquinius: The Rape of Lucretia – English Touring Opera
DESCRIPTION:Kieran stars as the villain Tarquinius in English Touring Opera’s new production of the charged and cathartic opera\, The Rape of Lucretia. \nA group of bored soldiers decide to test the loyalty of the wives they have left behind at home\, unleashing a cruel and reckless series of events that have shattering consequences. \nBenjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia was written in the aftermath of the Second World War and reflects a world struggling to remake itself after enormous suffering and destruction. It remains a brutally relevant and chilling exploration of the abuse of power\, shot through with glimmers of hope for a better world\, with a beautiful\, sparse score for just thirteen players showing beauty and lyricism wrestling with the forces of darkness. \nETO Artistic Director & CEO Robin Norton-Hale directs and Music Director Gerry Cornelius conducts\, reuniting after their critically acclaimed production of Judith Weir’s Blond Eckbert in 2024. \n \n \nTickets: https://englishtouringopera.org.uk/productions/the-rape-of-lucretia.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/tarquinius-the-rape-of-lucretia-english-touring-opera-7/
CATEGORIES:Opera
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260225T004504Z
CREATED:20260225T004504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T004504Z
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SUMMARY:Tarquinius: The Rape of Lucretia – English Touring Opera
DESCRIPTION:Kieran stars as the villain Tarquinius in English Touring Opera’s new production of the charged and cathartic opera\, The Rape of Lucretia. \nA group of bored soldiers decide to test the loyalty of the wives they have left behind at home\, unleashing a cruel and reckless series of events that have shattering consequences. \nBenjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia was written in the aftermath of the Second World War and reflects a world struggling to remake itself after enormous suffering and destruction. It remains a brutally relevant and chilling exploration of the abuse of power\, shot through with glimmers of hope for a better world\, with a beautiful\, sparse score for just thirteen players showing beauty and lyricism wrestling with the forces of darkness. \nETO Artistic Director & CEO Robin Norton-Hale directs and Music Director Gerry Cornelius conducts\, reuniting after their critically acclaimed production of Judith Weir’s Blond Eckbert in 2024. \n \n \nTickets: https://englishtouringopera.org.uk/productions/the-rape-of-lucretia.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/tarquinius-the-rape-of-lucretia-english-touring-opera-6/
CATEGORIES:Opera
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251103T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251103T193000
DTSTAMP:20260225T004504Z
CREATED:20260225T004504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T004504Z
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SUMMARY:Tarquinius: The Rape of Lucretia – English Touring Opera
DESCRIPTION:Kieran stars as the villain Tarquinius in English Touring Opera’s new production of the charged and cathartic opera\, The Rape of Lucretia. \nA group of bored soldiers decide to test the loyalty of the wives they have left behind at home\, unleashing a cruel and reckless series of events that have shattering consequences. \nBenjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia was written in the aftermath of the Second World War and reflects a world struggling to remake itself after enormous suffering and destruction. It remains a brutally relevant and chilling exploration of the abuse of power\, shot through with glimmers of hope for a better world\, with a beautiful\, sparse score for just thirteen players showing beauty and lyricism wrestling with the forces of darkness. \nETO Artistic Director & CEO Robin Norton-Hale directs and Music Director Gerry Cornelius conducts\, reuniting after their critically acclaimed production of Judith Weir’s Blond Eckbert in 2024. \n \n \nTickets: https://englishtouringopera.org.uk/productions/the-rape-of-lucretia.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/tarquinius-the-rape-of-lucretia-english-touring-opera-5/
CATEGORIES:Opera
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T193000
DTSTAMP:20260225T004504Z
CREATED:20260225T004504Z
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SUMMARY:Tarquinius: The Rape of Lucretia – English Touring Opera
DESCRIPTION:Kieran stars as the villain Tarquinius in English Touring Opera’s new production of the charged and cathartic opera\, The Rape of Lucretia. \nA group of bored soldiers decide to test the loyalty of the wives they have left behind at home\, unleashing a cruel and reckless series of events that have shattering consequences. \nBenjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia was written in the aftermath of the Second World War and reflects a world struggling to remake itself after enormous suffering and destruction. It remains a brutally relevant and chilling exploration of the abuse of power\, shot through with glimmers of hope for a better world\, with a beautiful\, sparse score for just thirteen players showing beauty and lyricism wrestling with the forces of darkness. \nETO Artistic Director & CEO Robin Norton-Hale directs and Music Director Gerry Cornelius conducts\, reuniting after their critically acclaimed production of Judith Weir’s Blond Eckbert in 2024. \n \n \nTickets: https://englishtouringopera.org.uk/productions/the-rape-of-lucretia.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/tarquinius-the-rape-of-lucretia-english-touring-opera-4/
CATEGORIES:Opera
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SUMMARY:Tarquinius: The Rape of Lucretia – English Touring Opera
DESCRIPTION:Kieran stars as the villain Tarquinius in English Touring Opera’s new production of the charged and cathartic opera\, The Rape of Lucretia. \nA group of bored soldiers decide to test the loyalty of the wives they have left behind at home\, unleashing a cruel and reckless series of events that have shattering consequences. \nBenjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia was written in the aftermath of the Second World War and reflects a world struggling to remake itself after enormous suffering and destruction. It remains a brutally relevant and chilling exploration of the abuse of power\, shot through with glimmers of hope for a better world\, with a beautiful\, sparse score for just thirteen players showing beauty and lyricism wrestling with the forces of darkness. \nETO Artistic Director & CEO Robin Norton-Hale directs and Music Director Gerry Cornelius conducts\, reuniting after their critically acclaimed production of Judith Weir’s Blond Eckbert in 2024. \n \n \nTickets: https://englishtouringopera.org.uk/productions/the-rape-of-lucretia.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/tarquinius-the-rape-of-lucretia-english-touring-opera-3/
CATEGORIES:Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T193000
DTSTAMP:20260225T004449Z
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UID:4227-1760124600-1760124600@kieranrayner.com
SUMMARY:Tarquinius: The Rape of Lucretia – English Touring Opera
DESCRIPTION:Kieran stars as the villain Tarquinius in English Touring Opera’s new production of the charged and cathartic opera\, The Rape of Lucretia. \nA group of bored soldiers decide to test the loyalty of the wives they have left behind at home\, unleashing a cruel and reckless series of events that have shattering consequences. \nBenjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia was written in the aftermath of the Second World War and reflects a world struggling to remake itself after enormous suffering and destruction. It remains a brutally relevant and chilling exploration of the abuse of power\, shot through with glimmers of hope for a better world\, with a beautiful\, sparse score for just thirteen players showing beauty and lyricism wrestling with the forces of darkness. \nETO Artistic Director & CEO Robin Norton-Hale directs and Music Director Gerry Cornelius conducts\, reuniting after their critically acclaimed production of Judith Weir’s Blond Eckbert in 2024. \n \n \nTickets: https://englishtouringopera.org.uk/productions/the-rape-of-lucretia.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/tarquinius-the-rape-of-lucretia-english-touring-opera-2/
CATEGORIES:Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T193000
DTSTAMP:20260225T004449Z
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UID:4226-1759606200-1759606200@kieranrayner.com
SUMMARY:Tarquinius: The Rape of Lucretia – English Touring Opera
DESCRIPTION:Kieran stars as the villain Tarquinius in English Touring Opera’s new production of the charged and cathartic opera\, The Rape of Lucretia. \nA group of bored soldiers decide to test the loyalty of the wives they have left behind at home\, unleashing a cruel and reckless series of events that have shattering consequences. \nBenjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia was written in the aftermath of the Second World War and reflects a world struggling to remake itself after enormous suffering and destruction. It remains a brutally relevant and chilling exploration of the abuse of power\, shot through with glimmers of hope for a better world\, with a beautiful\, sparse score for just thirteen players showing beauty and lyricism wrestling with the forces of darkness. \nETO Artistic Director & CEO Robin Norton-Hale directs and Music Director Gerry Cornelius conducts\, reuniting after their critically acclaimed production of Judith Weir’s Blond Eckbert in 2024. \n \n \nTickets: https://englishtouringopera.org.uk/productions/the-rape-of-lucretia.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/tarquinius-the-rape-of-lucretia-english-touring-opera/
CATEGORIES:Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T162900
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T162900
DTSTAMP:20260225T004449Z
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SUMMARY:Ceprano: Rigoletto & Tancredi: Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda – IF Opera
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URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/ceprano-rigoletto-tancredi-il-combattimento-di-tancredi-e-clorinda-if-opera/
CATEGORIES:Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T193000
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SUMMARY:What If?
DESCRIPTION:What path will our river take to the sea? \n\n\nEngland\, 1914. Young bookseller Max and his best friend Sam have both fallen for Lily\, a suffragette. As World War I unfolds\, will Max follow patriotic Sam and enlist\, or stay and campaign for social reform with Lily? Be it in cruel trenches or impoverished streets\, turmoil is inevitable. Navigating war\, politics\, love\, and brotherhood\, Max must choose between desire and loyalty\, between his duty and principles. What will he do? That’s where you come in… \n\n\nKieran Rayner’s moving and entertaining story\, with himself singing and the wonderful Gamal Khamis on piano\, combines live classical music with a branching narrative where the audience votes on what happens\, shaping the plot and musical programme. Featuring songs by Finzi\, Butterworth\, Schubert\, Robert &Clara Schumann\, Ethel Smyth and more\, What If? is an unforgettable evening of choose-your-own-adventure with song at its soul. \nSuggested Age: 12+ \n\n\n \nTickets: https://www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk/show/what-if/.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/what-if/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T170000
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SUMMARY:Fiorello\, Figaro (cover): Il Barbiere di Siviglia
DESCRIPTION:An unofficial prequel to Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro\, Rossini’s beloved comic opera Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) follows Figaro’s escapades as he plays matchmaker and troublemaker\, with disguises and deception. \nWith humour\, romance and unforgettable music\, we present a new production of this comedic masterpiece. Conducted by the resident conductor of Irish National Opera Elaine Kelly and directed by Louise Bakker\, this production promises to delight audiences of all ages. \n \n \nTickets: https://lfo.org.uk/opera/il-barbiere-di-siviglia.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/fiorello-figaro-cover-il-barbiere-di-siviglia/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T190000
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SUMMARY:Gibaud: The Dowager’s Oyster
DESCRIPTION:The Dowager’s Oyster – An Operetta \nPresented by Cantata Dramatica\nMusic: Louis Mander\nLyrics: Jack Cherry & George Logan\nPerformance date: Thursday 8 th May\, 2025\nVenue: The Reform Club\, Pall Mall\, London\nProduction team\nMD – Louis Mander\nDirector – Peter Champness\nProducer/Designer – Louisa Petais \nThe Dowager’s Oyster is a comic operetta composed by Louis Mander with a\nlibretto by Jack Cherry. It premiered in 2016 at the Grimeborn Festival in\nLondon’s Arcola Theatre. The operetta is set in 1924\, blending murder mystery\nwith comedic farce\, often compared stylistically to Agatha Christie’s intrigue\nand the humor of Gilbert and Sullivan. The plot follows Lady Tindale (the\nDowager) and her daughter Cynthia as they travel to France for a holiday. The\ntrip is peppered with gossip\, misunderstandings\, and scandal involving\nCynthia’s fiancé\, Freddy\, who is secretly in Morocco with his lover. The story\ntakes a darker turn when the Dowager is murdered during a lunch\, leading to a\nwhodunnit investigation by Dr. Gibaud\, a pompous detective. The operetta\ncombines satire\, wit\, and social commentary\, making it a lighthearted yet\nsharp theatrical piece. Louis Mander’s composition received praise for its\nengaging musical style\, while the production was noted for its vibrant portrayal\nof 1920s settings and eccentric characters.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/gibaud-the-dowagers-oyster/
CATEGORIES:Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T140000
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SUMMARY:Stainer – Crucifixion
DESCRIPTION:A special and profound Good Friday church service in which Stainer’s iconic choral work\, The Crucifixion\, will be used to narrate the events of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. It is comprised of sacred music for choir and organ\, and well-known congregational hymns. The solos will be sung by renowned professionals: Jeff Stewart (tenor) and Kieran Rayner (bass). \n \n \nTickets: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/2780/service-and-events/events/1178463/.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/stainer-crucifixion/
CATEGORIES:Oratorio
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T000000
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SUMMARY:The Great Orchestra Experiment
DESCRIPTION:Great Orchestra Experiment 2025\nBookings for the Great Orchestra Experiment 2025 are now open! Join us on an epic musical journey led by the fantastic Robin Hood Youth Orchestra on the 26th March 2025 at the Albert Hall\, Nottingham. \nKieran will sing the Lead Judge in the court scene from Aida\, leading a chorus of primary school students on a wonderful journey through what will be\, for many of them\, their first operatic experience. \n\n\nGOE is an exciting interactive concert for pupils learning an instrument as part of our Whole Class Ensemble (WCE) Programme (usually year 4). This year the event will take place on 26th March 2025 in three separate sessions. If your school has not received an invitation to book yet\, please email rebecca.hart@nottinghammusichub.org.uk \n\n\nGreat Orchestra Experiment 2024\n1767 city pupils\n41 primary schools\n3 concerts in one day! \nWe had an absolutely smashing Great Orchestra Experiment this year\, with more students than ever taking part in our live event at the Albert Hall on 20th March 2024. We are so proud of the Robin Hood Youth Orchestra (RHYO) for leading such an inspirational performance for primary school pupils from across Nottingham City. We hope to see many of the primary pupils in RHYO in a few years time! \n\n\n\n\n \nTickets: https://www.nottinghammusichub.org.uk/events/great-orchestra-experiment.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/the-great-orchestra-experiment/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T173000
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SUMMARY:Ernesto: Il Pirata\, Bellini
DESCRIPTION:Gualtiero – Il Pirata himself – was Imogene’s first love\, but he has been a pirate on the high seas since a feud with Ernesto. Imogene was forced to marry Ernesto and together they have a son. The opera opens with a storm and Gualtiero is shipwrecked on the rocks of Ernesto’s island… the drama begins! As Gualtiero and Ernesto fight over Imogene\, who will emerge victorious? You’ll have to come along and find out! \nWe’ve started rehearsals already\, all my cast mates and the creative team are both talented and lovely (ideal!)\, already I can tell this is going to be a special show. \nPerformances are on 13th\, 15th & 16th February at 5:30pm. \nGates open: 4:30pm \nDinner interval: 6.30 – 7.30pm. \nCAST: \nImogene: Rebecca Ryan \nGualtiero: Zachary McCulloch  \nErnesto: Kieran Rayner \nItulbo: Scott Biezett \nAdele: Alexandra Appleby Woodhouse \nSolitario: William McElwee \nDirector: Rhona Fraser \nConductor: Mark Carter \nRepetiteur: Catherine Norton \nSung in Italian with chorus and orchestra. \nAddress: \nCanna House \n24 Moana Rd\, Days Bay \nWellington \nBooking is now open here. \n \n \nTickets: https://daysbayopera.org.nz/booking-for-il-pirata/.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/ernesto-il-pirata-bellini/
CATEGORIES:Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241213T193000
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SUMMARY:DEBUT Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:DEBUT’s monthly classical music experiences at the cosy Shoreditch Treehouse. Join us for our much loved Christmas Celebration (early booking recommended\, these concerts sell out fast!) \nMUSICIANS \nLizzie Holmessoprano\, host & founder\nSam Peñaresident pianist & improviser \nKang Yang GuZheng\nEleanor Garside soprano\nMeriel Cunningham mezzo soprano\nWilliam Diggle – tenor\nKieran Rayner baritone \n \n \nTickets: https://debut.org.uk/whats-on.
URL:https://kieranrayner.com/event/debut-christmas-concert-2/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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