The Canadian soprano Joyce El-Khoury will sing a role debut as Hélène in Verdi’s Sicilian Vespers at Covent Garden next month, her first attemot at the role. She replaces Marina Rebeka who is unwell.
Speranza Scappucci will make her debut as Principal Guest Conductor of The Royal Opera.
Message from the Royal Opera: Guidance
This production contains depictions of rape, torture and murder
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