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Dr G F Crowe 23 Ardmore Drive Newcastle Downs Belfast BT7 9 February 1998

Dear Dr Crowe We are pleased to forward to you, as a patron of the Grand Opera House, a copy of our 1998 January to July Season Brochure.

We hope that you will agree that the kaleidoscope of fine productions that we have selected for this season confirms that the Grand Opera House is truly A Theatre for Everyone. We would like to draw your attention to several productions which we feel will be of interest to your particular tastes.

Opera Northern Ireland's production of HANSEL AND GRETEL by Humperdinck comes to the Grand Opera House Stage from Sunday 1 to Saturday 7 March. Two children wandering in the forest...an evil witch...distracted parents...all the ingredients of a classic fairy tale given an original twist in Opera Northern Ireland's production. Further details can be found on page 10.

On Monday March Peter Knapp proves that the wonderful thing we call Opera can appeal to absolutely everybody. "ALL YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT OPERA" by Travelling Opera is presented by Opera Northern Ireland and the Grand Opera House. And on Friday 6 March Opera Northern Ireland present RUSSIAN NIGHT - A gala evening of music from the Russian classics featuring Galina Gorchakova of the Kirov Opera. Further details on both of these performances can be found on page 11.

On Saturday 28 March, The European Opera Centre accompanied by The Opera for Europe Chorus presents Mozart's LUCIO SILLA. This is a rare opportunity to experience a fully staged gem amongst Mozart's works. Further details can be found on page 16.

The National Opera of Latvia arrive at the Grand Opera House for two performances only of Verdi's NABUCCO contains some of the most thrilling opera choruses ever written and this is certainly grand opera of epic scale and passion. Please refer to page 20 for further details.

Following its sell out production of La Sylphide in May 1996, The National Ballet Company of Latvia accompanied by the orchestra of Latvia National Opera and Ballet, present Tchaikovsky's THE SLEEPING BEAUTY. Exquisitely danced by the soloists and full chorus of this dynamic company, this production is a tribute to the rigorous Russian conventions of training and performance to which this company remains dedicated. Please refer to page 30.

Full details of the rest of our lavish Season are in the enclosed brochure. Our Direct Debit Scheme (page 27) makes it possible for payments for ticket purchases to be spread over several weeks. If you prefer to book by credit card, at no extra cost, or would like more information please contact our Ticket Shop on 01232 241919.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the Grand Opera House throughout the coming Season.

Yours sincerely, Kieran Mullan Marketing Officer
