A Night at the Opera event hailed a success at Y Dolydd
On July 19, the opera company showcased a line-up of singers, including Ukrainian soprano Khrystyna Makar, who impressed with her powerful and sensitive delivery, particularly winning over the crowd with Anfonaf Angel.
Tenor Lewis Quinn also stood out, performing well-loved arias such as Vesti la giubba and Nessun dorma.
He was joined in the Pearl Fishers' duet by baritone HoWang Michael Yuen from Hong Kong.
Mezzo Zena O'May also performed alongside lyric tenor Richard Jackson.
Three young local singers, Grace Worrall, Morgan Darcy Rees-Deacon, and Rose Burgon, were well received.
The musical director was Andrew Charity and the director was Anne Williams-King.
Dolydd Chair Dan Llywelyn Hall noted that A Night at the Opera has become a cultural highlight and invited the company back next year.
The North Wales Opera Company is set to perform Puccini's 'Tosca' at Llangollen Town Hall on Thursday, September 11.
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