Our first ever production of Martinů’s The Greek Passion is now open. See some of what our audiences have been saying on social media so far…
Joining us for The Greek Passion? Tell us what YOU thought on Facebook, Instagram, or tweet us @Opera_North using #ONGreekPassion.
Can’t stop thinking about @Opera_North‘s production of The Greek Passion. It’s so good. And so relevant. I want to go again.
— Lydia Waller (@lydwaller) September 13, 2019
Musically eclectic. Visually arresting. Thematically timely. Important, responsible, choice for @Opera_North to stage a work that promotes outward looking humanity. And denounces hierarchically entrenched xenophobia. #ONGreekPassion
— Martin Thomas (@m4d1ng) September 14, 2019
Huge congratulations @Opera_North for bring Martinu’s The Greek Passion to the stage at a time when its themes have such relevance. A superb production with conductor, orchestra, soloists and chorus totally on point #ONGreekPassion
— Lynn Meredith (@hlmeredith) September 14, 2019
Magdalena Molendowska as Katerina, Richard Mosley-Evans as Kostandis, Paul Nilon as Yannakos, Rhodri Prys Jones as Michelis, Nicky Spence as Manolios and Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts as Panait, The Greek Passion © Tristram Kenton
Thought @Opera_North #ONGreekPassion was very moving indeed. As the lights went out for half-time, a single word hung in the air, uttered by someone else further down by row: “Wow”. I think that summed it up well.
— Calum Kennedy (@svabhava9) September 27, 2019
Incredible night @Opera_North last night for the premiere of Martinu The Greek Passion. Wonderfully relevant and moving production with a brilliant cast including the fantastic Paul Nilon, Jeffery Lloyd Roberts and @nickythespence
— Helen Hogh (@helendhogh) September 15, 2019
Very moving, and relevant. My first opera experience!
— Laurens Nockels (@LaurensNockels) September 14, 2019
Steven Page as Captain and Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts as Panait, The Greek Passion © Tristram Kenton
@Opera_North Greek Passion is magnificent musically, visually and dramatically. If I'd paid the cost of all 6 this season just to see this one, I'd feel I'd had my money's worth. Games of Mary in Litomysl CZ in July and now this show Martinu to be a genius of the operatic stage.
— Donald Judge (@DonaldJudge) September 27, 2019
This was so moving and relevant to what's happening today. Congratulations on choosing #ONGreekPassion in the first place and then bringing it to us so brilliantly
— Pat Brown (@PatAlexTea) September 28, 2019
Have had a wonderful evening at #ONGreekPassion such a moving production, first class. A village gripped by intolerance, greed and fear. A situation made much worse by those in power. Well done @Opera_North for this story of our time that needs to be told again and again.
— A Curious Narrative (@garethdwalker) September 27, 2019
Magdalena Molendowska as Katerina and Nicky Spence as Manolios, The Greek Passion © Tristram Kenton
Just out of @Opera_North production of Martinu’s Greek Passion #ONGreekPassion. Stunning performances and a highly-charged staging. If ever an opera were relevant to British society right now, this is it.
The refugee pleading for mercy: “Give us what you have too much of”. >>>>— Steve Muir (@Steve_katongo) September 27, 2019
Ooft. @Opera_North’s Greek Passion is good. Lush from @nickythespence, @jsavournin once again proving to be a wonderfully versatile performer, and exhilarating sounds from the chorus. An important piece that is very much worth experiencing.
— John Wilkie (@JohnLeoWilkie) September 22, 2019
Congrats to all involved in #ONGreekPassion @Opera_North An absolutely stunning cast and powerful and moving piece ??? @nickythespence @jsavournin pic.twitter.com/UMhEFfy9HA
— Elizabeth Karani (@ElizabethKarani) September 22, 2019
