GARSINGTON OPERA The pop-up opera house in the heart of the English countryside is one of the most thrilling venues in Britain.
ExquisiteEquisite experiencesexperiences | Humphreys| Humphreys of of Henley Henley O1491O1491 575819 575819 | [email protected] | [email protected] THE HISTORY OF GARSINGTON OPERA
Garsington Opera gives performances of great artistic quality in a setting of extraordinary natural beauty. Performances take place in the spectacular Opera Pavilion, which sits within the rolling landscape of the Chiltern Hills, less than an hour from London.
Garsington Opera was founded in 1989 by the late Leonard Ingrams and his wife Rosalind at Garsington Manor, near Oxford. Following Leonard’s untimely death, Garsington Opera moved to the Wormsley Estate, home of the Getty family, in 2011.
The festival presents a programme of four operas each year during a seven- week summer period, often including a Mozart opera, and also champions less-known works which have included a number of notable British premieres to include Haydn’s Orlando Paladino, Vivaldi’s L’Olimpiade, and Rossini’s Armida, L’equivoco stravagante and Maometto secondo. Productions have also been taken to a number of European festivals and the company’s 2007 production of Richard Strauss’s Die ägyptische Helenawas presented at the Metropolitan Opera, New York.
Equisite experiences | Humphreys of Henley O1491 575819 | [email protected] GARSINGTON OPERA 2020: 28TH MAY – 18TH JULY
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Verdi’s Un giorno di regno/ King for the day 28th & 20th May 6th , 10th, 19th, 28th June 12th & 15th July Mozart’s Mitridate, re di Ponot 29th & 31st May 5th, 11th,13th,20th,29th June 2nd July Dvorak’s Rusalka 14th ,18th,26th June 1st,4th,8th,10th,16th,18th July Fidelio, Celebration of the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth 25th , 27th,30th June 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 14th, 17th July
Equisite experiences | Humphreys of Henley O1491 575819 | [email protected] YOUR VISIT TO GARSINGTON OPERA The stunning Wormsley Estate plays host to an afternoon and evening of garden strolls, fine food and a spectacular operatic performance. It is worth allowing some time to explore the Wormsley Estate. Those arriving in the afternoon can take tea overlooking the famous Wormsley Cricket Ground, visit the impressive 18th century Walled Garden, admire the stunning views across the deer park and lake from the Champagne Bar, or take a stroll around the Opera Garden. In the early evening, audience members are invited to take their seats for the performance.
Performances have a long interval lasting approximately 85 minutes. This allows plenty of time to enjoy a three course meal in the restaurant, or to picnic in the gardens, all of which we will create for you. Complimentary Scout porters and chauffeured golf buggies are available to assist with carrying picnics.
The Garsington Opera are continuing their partnership with Michelin- starred chef, Michael North. Michael has spent his whole career in and around Oxford, undertaking enviable positions with Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, with Marco Pierre White at Mirabelle, and with Michael Caines at Gidleigh Park.
Pre-performance talks in the Opera Pavilion or Walled Garden recitals are available for you to attend. Equisite experiences | Humphreys of Henley O1491 575819 | [email protected] YOUR VISIT TO GARSINGTON OPERA
Guests are welcome to arrive from 3:30pm when the estate opens. During the afternoon you are invited to view the famous Wormsley Cricket Ground, visit the impressive 18th century Walled Garden, admire the stunning views across the deer park and lake from the Champagne Bar, or take a stroll around the Opera Garden. In the early evening from approximately 5:30pm, audience members are invited to take their seats for the performance.
Your Evening Includes: • Chauffeured car to and from Wormsley Estate • Champagne in the Walled Garden • The option of luxurious al fresco picnicking or enjoy a three-course dinner designed by Michelin Star chef, Michael North in the beautifully dressed Long Room Restaurant • A stunning evening of opera in the pavilion – seats within the Front Stalls (other seats are available)
Prices to be released in early 2020.
Premium tickets are available and include a visit to the Getty Library on a timed basis.
Equisite experiences | Humphreys of Henley O1491 575819 | [email protected] FEASTS AT GARSINGTON OPERA
INTERVAL DINING
A delicious three-course dinner served in the beautifully dressed Long Room Restaurant overlooking the Wormsley Cricket Ground
Starters Charred asparagus with rapeseed hollandaise & smoked almonds (v) English new potato and pea pressé, salsa verde & radish salad (v) Gin-cured salmon with black treacle & buttermilk crumb Iberico ham, celeriac remoulade & parmesan Smoked eel, beetroot salad, apple purée
Main Courses Free-range roasted chicken, asparagus, wild garlic & chestnut mushrooms Fillet of beef, creamed spinach, pressed boulangère potatoes, red wine jus (£9 supplement) Pan-fried hake with mussel velouté, new seaon potatoes & wilted spinach (£4 supplement) Pork belly, celeriac purée, sautéed potatoes, apple, pork jus Sea-bream, herb mayonnaise, saffron summer vegetables Winterdale Shaw Cheddar, celeriac & leek tart with summer vegetables (v)
Equisite experiences | Humphreys of Henley O1491 575819 | [email protected] FEASTS AT GARSINGTON OPERA
GOURMET PICNIC
Treat yourself to a Gourmet Picnic served from a wicker hamper overlooking the Cricket Ground or Deer Park. A generous four course picnic with mineral water, coffee & truffles.
First Course Wild rabbit sausage roll with redcurrant jam Potted crab with brown shrimp butter
Main Course We offer a choice between; Rare roasted beef fillet with beer pickled onions and horseradish mustard Or Severn & Wye hot smoked salmon, chilli & lime prawns with charred corn salsa Served with Avocado salad with heirloom tomatoes, pulses, toasted sunflower seeds (v) Rocket, radicchio & green bean salad with toasted pine nuts & lemon oil (v) New season potatoes with almond & parsley dressing (v) Breads & sea salt crackers (v)
Dessert Mango & passion fruit mousse Local cheese board Coffee & truffles
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