Glorious tragedy at Lacock Abbey (From Wiltshire Times)

Glorious tragedy at Lacock Abbey

12:10pm Wednesday 16th August 2006 in Music

Don Giovanni, Saturday August 19, Lacock Abbey

This Saturday, August 19, one of the best known operas of the last 200 years, Don Giovanni will be performed at Lacock Abbey.

This glorious tragedy will be performed in English by the Opera Project, who will be returning to Lacock to dazzle audiences. It will be staged outside with the beautiful Lacock Abbey as the backdrop.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) composed Don Giovanni on a commission for Prague where it was first performed on 29 October 1787.

The plot follows the villainous path of the hero Don Giovanni whose story is presented through beautiful music and awe inspiring song.

Tickets are available from the box office on 0870 300 0579 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Adults £22, Children £11 (tickets £2 extra on the gate if available).