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Guildhall Opera Double Bill

Smyth's Der Wald & Respighi's Lucrezia

— ,Silk Street Theatre
Scales of Justice, one side with an axe and one side with a red rose dropping petals on table

Two powerful stories. Two rarely heard operas. One unforgettable evening.

Directed by Stephen Barlow, Guildhall School's Autumn Opera Double Bill explores love, power and resistance through fresh interpretations of two early 20th-century works centered on formidable female protagonists.  

Trailblazing composer and suffragette Ethel Smyth broke new ground as the first woman to have an opera staged at the Metropolitan Opera with her richly orchestrated Der Wald (“The Forest”). This gripping drama explores desire and betrayal amid the shadows of the forest, unfolding with emotional intensity and sweeping Romantic grandeur.  

Ottorino Respighi’s Lucrezia offers a bold modern retelling of the legendary Roman tale, where a woman’s personal tragedy ignites political rebellion. With a vividly expressive score and lush vocal writing, the themes of this one-act opera still resonate powerfully today.

Tagged with: Classical music Guildhall School Theatre & dance

Sung in German and Italian

Please note this production contains adult content including scenes of murder, suicide and sexual violence. There may be loud noises, haze and strobe lighting.

Promoted by Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Operas

  • Ethel Smyth   Der Wald
  • Ottorino Respighi   Lucrezia

Creative team

  • Stephen Barlow   director
  • Dominic Wheeler   conductor
  • Jon Morrell   designer

Ticket prices

Standard
£30 *
* Excludes £4 booking fee

Booking fees

£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction. 

No fee when tickets are booked in person.

Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.

Silk Street Theatre

Location
The Silk Street Theatre, Music Hall and Lecture Recital Room are located in the main Guildhall School building on Silk Street and for Barbican produced events the venue can also be accessed from the Barbican if you exit via the doors next to Barbican Kitchen on Level G. 

Address
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Silk Street
Barbican
London
EC2Y 8DT

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.

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