A Gastronomic & Operatic Journey Around the World brings soprano Annalisa Vaughan to Monkton Arts in Ryde on Friday 23 October. Violinist Maya Szaloki and pianist Steve Parker play alongside her, with music from operatic composers ranging from Purcell to Puccini. The three perform from 7pm and the advertised evening ends at 10pm. This Isle of Wight opera evening is at the East Street arts venue.
Food is part of the invitation: Monkton Arts describes an evening of music and gastronomic delights. The organiser hasn’t published a menu or named a single dish, so ask about the meal and any dietary requirements before you book. The composer range hints at the programme without promising particular arias. Some people will go for Annalisa’s soprano, some for the violin and piano pairing, and some for the chance to listen over food.
Tickets come through Monkton Arts. Neither the price nor what the ticket covers appears in the announcement, so ask the venue for both before you reserve. If you’re weighing up a food and drink evening built around live performance, the menu is the detail to pin down first. Three hours is a long stretch to arrange a lift around, so allow for the advertised 7pm to 10pm, and tell the venue about any dietary needs when you book.
Organised by Annalisa Vaughan, Opera Singer and Voice Coach