Groucho Club Opera Treat

The evening began with the private use of the Royal Retiring Room allowing the SaVVy Club members the opportunity for relaxed and social pre-show drinks. Just before the performance began we made our way to our excellent seats which were just six rows from the orchestra pit.

The stage set was simple and yet effective perfectly complimenting the performance of Death in Venice – the compelling tale of Aschenbach, a disillusioned writer who falls dangerously in love with a Polish youth while on holiday in sensuous Venice. The performance was exquisite and incredibly moving. Making his debut in the lead role was Ian Bostridge while Peter Coleman-Wright took the multiple baritone roles. Britten’s seductive score was conducted by Edward Gardener in his debut as ENO’s Music Director.

Sadly, the performance had to come to an end. As the curtain fell we made our way to the Groucho Club for our long awaited supper at 11pm.

We were not disappointed as we were treated to a gourmet two course meal with wine and were joined by the English National Opera’s Artistic Director, John Berry.

A full account of this musical evening can be found in the members’ area of the SaVVy Club’s website

The SaVVy Club’s members enjoy a unique calendar of bespoke social events organised just for them. They can enjoy the company of fascinating people and relax in the knowledge that everything is taken care of.

 

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The SaVVy Club’s members enjoy a unique calendar of bespoke social events organised just for them. They can enjoy the company of fascinating people and relax in the knowledge that everything is taken care of.

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