'Va, Pensiero' from Nabucco, performed high above London (Verdi; Royal Opera Chorus)

The Jette Parker Young Artists, the Royal Opera Chorus and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House have teamed up to breathe new life into Royal Opera House spaces that have been empty this past year. Featuring beloved pieces from Britten, Mozart, Wagner, Puccini, Gounod and Verdi, ROH Unmasked has been filmed in spaces that are not traditionally used for performances, ranging from behind the scenes to on the roof!

The music, settings and atmosphere of the performances mimic the experience of entering lockdown and emerging from it on the other side. This is juxtaposed with interviews with the Royal Opera House staff who usually work within the spaces. Featuring Filipe Manu, Alexandra Lowe, Blaise Malaba, Kiandra Howarth and Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha alongside members of the Royal Opera Chorus, this film captures the reawakening spirit of everyone at the Royal Opera House as we return to live performance.

[xenaioaks]

The control of vocal, always amaze me. Especially Opera singers and Choir singer. Strong but also soft. Loud but also clear. Just amazing

[giuseppevalente]

Stupenda esecuzione! Da italiano innamorato di quest'aria devo dire che l'esecuzione è assolutamente IMPECCABILE! Bravi!

[anntisocial]

Breathtakingly beautiful! Triumph of strength that people posess in the hardest times! May everyone be inspired and have a wonderful day!

[nadsh]

Somehow this beautiful touching song makes me cry every time. The thought of those poor slave souls and what they endured in those dark times.. "My lost my lovely homeland, a memory so painful and dear.... let the Lord inspire you to help us bravely endure...."the lyrics are heartbreakingly beautiful.... rest in peace

[carismaschwab]

Beautiful singing...makes me cry ..gets direct to the heart....

[thomaskember]

i listen to this music every day. I could not endure the pain I am going through if I didn't. It has a physical effect on my body which I have not experienced from any other music and then brings tears to my eyes.

[elizabethdekalb]

Beautiful music that supports and extends the words of yearning and hope. Thank you.

[happygirl]

Beautiful. All memorized and beautifully conducted and delivered. Thank you! So enjoyable.

[maryyueil]

Lavishingly beautiful, serene and sublime. So satisfying for listening 🥰🥰🎶🎶🌻

[lesleyjones]

As a member of Chepstow Castle Singing Club, I sang this in French during our wonderful trip to Normandy. We were conducted by the late Karl Daymond, an inspiration to all who knew him. Today 29th April would have been Karl's birthday.

[fionawillis]

Such a delight .one of my very favourite choruses. Thankyou special ROH Chorus you have made my day.

[lynneabell]

HIGH on the list of the MOST BEAUTIFUL MUSIC *EVER* COMPOSED AND RECORDED... THANK YOU.

[gpl]

Thank you for posting, a beautiful rendition. Just heard this on the news, being performed 'open air' in Odesa, Ukraine. Moved me to tears.

[wilhelm]

Just wonderful! Gives me tears in my eyes...

[janie]

Like the translation of the song! Fit well and touching! ❤👍

[HMBGARQ]

This is a beautiful way to start the week. Thanks.

[loiseldridge]

Just superb...it’s been on my playlist for ages!!!!
If they can sing so emotionally and clearly in the weather and location, we can all do anything we need to do to survive.

[cristinamaria]

Thank you so much for the music. We hope to see you back and with public very soon!! Music has been such a beacon of hope in these times. And has helped us get through them!!

[ritamarangoni]

Bravi, avete cantato molto bene. Verdi sarà contento. Fatelo ancora.

[operacat]

How wonderful to see and hear this! Bravi!