Here are some pictures from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland “Sir John In Love” opera production. Firstly here are a few behind the scenes photos that I managed to grab 🙂
I am sure I will not be alone in saying a big thank you to the designers Guiseppe and Emma Belli for creating the stunning stage sets and for setting the mood with the fabulous costumes. I found this great stop motion video created by Stuart Leech of the stage and sets being constructed by the RCS workshop staff at Spiers Lock.
The following pictures are copyright of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland ( KK Dundas ) and appear on their Flickr page. I have tried to include a good selection of their images to help you get a sense of the production as it has been so much fun to be part of it.
The opera was fabulous to be part of and judging by the review in the “The Herald” newspaper the audience enjoyed it too 🙂
I have also included an audio interview with head of Opera at the RCS Timothy Dean that a fellow fourth year B Mus student Max Fane recorded.
Update : here is a lovely explanation of the story along with a fabulous four star review by bachtrach check it out http://bachtrack.com/review-sir-john-in-love-royal-conservatoire-glasgow-may-2015
Wonderful pictures! What a delightful production. Thank you for sharing these.
I think the photographs were taken by KK Dundas. They are on the RCS Flickr page there are 79 photos which is brilliant.
Best wishes
Charlotte
Thanks you som much Charlotte bring us in the backstage world of Opera ! I think that it’s a place were one day my flamingos will make a trip….:-) All the best for you !!
I read articles about why tickets cost so much to see performance art, but I think when you see how much work goes into everything from the design to the orchestra and everything in between it starts to make sense.
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Charlotte
Sound, light, design, orchestra, singers, evrybody works many hours for make a nice performance. It’s the same for all arts. It’s the same for my pictures. There is travel, shoots, création……For 1 i can use 50 or more hours.
Wouldn’t miss a minute and I know you wouldn’t too 😊.
This is artist’s life! 🙂
wonderful show …great casts
It’s been great working with this cast of talented performers several students are moving on this year so it’s our last opportunity to see them in action.
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Charlotte
and it’s a success! congratulations to all the talented performers…. well done
Very informative post, and the stop motion video was great – lets you realise just how much work went into the production.
It’s great that they did this Rod, the set was stunning, we’ve had great feedback. Sad it’s the last performance tonight.
Best wishes
Charlotte
A smile is always becoming 🙂
Most definitely 😃
Smiley wishes
Charlotte
Beautiful pictures
You can click through there are more 😊.
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Charlotte
I enjoyed the photo stream at Flickr. You seemed to have fun on stage.
We do have fun on stage 😊 sad it’s the last one tonight.
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Charlotte
Very cool! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you. I enjoyed Max’s interview with our Head of Opera too so I’m pleased Max agreed for me to share it.
Best wishes
Charlotte
Love the pictures of you and the rest of the cast. Looks like quite a production. Congrats! Xo
I had six costume changes, a dream situation for me 😊, it’s gone down really well Janice. Thank you.
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Charlotte
As a lifelong thespian, I am over the moon excited that you gave us this inside scoop! I can about taste the energy and am convinced that regardless of the role one plays in this production, no matter which side of the curtain, a good time will be had! Brava!
Thanks Annette, just having a relax now to rejuvenate and reading my lovely messages thank you.
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Charlotte
I felt the same, Annette. Much fun.
😃
Looks like everyone too besides Sir John!
😃 💙
best wishes Paul
Charlotte
Great sharing . And thanks to updates this busy world.
You’re welcome Vishal 😊 no point keeping it a secret 😃 I love sharing how exciting it is.
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Charlotte
Absolutely stunning. I wish I could have been there to see it! Such a creative setting and costumes for the story. And you deserve every compliment for having time to take pictures after costume changes–I always had difficulty just getting back on the stage in time!
Best regards,
Cate
Haha 😊 I missed two changes not enough time, masks to deal with too!
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Charlotte
What a great insight to the stage production end, I am in awe of all the work!
Thanks Charlotte, for the video and photos, it was highly informative, and fun to watch.
Kindest regards, Darlene
I love stage production, my flatmate is a scenic carpenter so I see how exhausted he gets at show time. Great to be able to share the video.
Best wishes
Charlotte
Love all the photos! And that video is fabulous. You had quite a few costume changes!
Great photography, six changes! In total just Brilliant 😄.
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Charlotte
Hi Charlotte! First of all , you look absolutely Gorgeous….. No matter what you changed into. I’ve never been to an Opera Show before but the pictures are really beautiful and I can say by the way you smiled in all of the photos that you really had a wonderful time. I wish I could’ve been there because I know your performance was even better.
Best Wishes to you , Fredrick Halcrombe
My favorite part of the post is the photo of all the beautiful young ladies with the red lips!
💋 💄😊
Best wishes
Charlotte
Fantastic post Charlotte! I loved the photos – yours and the Flickr ones – the stop-motion video was so interesting and so was the interview. Wow! I am now following Les Sirenes on Facebook. Hope the concert on Thursday went well. The reviews look good.
It was a lovely concert at City Halls with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra, such a shame we didn’t get any photographs 😊. I’ve seen a great review by Bachtrack today that I’ve updated on the post.
My best wishes
Charlotte
Look forward to reading it 🙂
This looks like so much fun, Charlotte, but much, much better being there and taking part!
So glad you are enjoying yourself!
Thanks Noelle nice review from Bachtrack added to my post, had a great time, preparing now for exams!
Best wishes
Charlotte
That is cool..
The Bachtrack review I updated the post with explains the story, great review too. 😊
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Charlotte
Nice post. Loved the photos. Looks like a fun production.
Photos were great weren’t they 😊 big cast, lots of fun and I’ve added a nice review from Bachtrack.
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Charlotte
Looks like so much fun (and a lot of work!). Great photos! 🙂
You all look and sound as though you are having a ball. The sets look pretty exciting too.
How wonderful! Aside from my children, you are My Favorite Artist.
Cool!