As part of Hong Kong’s 2026 opera season, Opera Hong Kong will present two iconic Italian verismo masterpieces, Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, in a powerful double-bill production from 8 to 11 October 2026 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre.

This iconic verismo pairing brings together two of the most celebrated Italian operas of the late 19th century, exploring themes of love, betrayal, jealousy and revenge through emotionally charged music and dramatic storytelling. It is one of the key productions in Hong Kong’s 2026 opera program.

Kate will be making her house and role debut, singing Santuzza.

As part of Hong Kong’s 2026 opera season, Opera Hong Kong will present two iconic Italian verismo masterpieces, Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, in a powerful double-bill production from 8 to 11 October 2026 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre.

This iconic verismo pairing brings together two of the most celebrated Italian operas of the late 19th century, exploring themes of love, betrayal, jealousy and revenge through emotionally charged music and dramatic storytelling. It is one of the key productions in Hong Kong’s 2026 opera program.

Kate will be making her house and role debut, singing Santuzza.

Nabucco, King of Babylon, conquers Jerusalem and enslaves its people, declaring himself a god above all others. His adopted daughter Abigaille, driven by jealousy and ambition, seizes the throne for herself the moment Nabucco’s arrogance brings down divine punishment — striking him with madness. As the enslaved Hebrews mourn their lost homeland in one of opera’s most beloved choruses, Nabucco slowly regains his sanity and his faith, setting the stage for a final reckoning with Abigaille and a reckoning with the cost of his own pride. Verdi’s early masterpiece is a sweeping story of conquest, betrayal, and redemption — propelled by some of the most stirring choral writing ever composed.

Kate will make her role and house debut, singing Fenena.

Nabucco, King of Babylon, conquers Jerusalem and enslaves its people, declaring himself a god above all others. His adopted daughter Abigaille, driven by jealousy and ambition, seizes the throne for herself the moment Nabucco’s arrogance brings down divine punishment — striking him with madness. As the enslaved Hebrews mourn their lost homeland in one of opera’s most beloved choruses, Nabucco slowly regains his sanity and his faith, setting the stage for a final reckoning with Abigaille and a reckoning with the cost of his own pride. Verdi’s early masterpiece is a sweeping story of conquest, betrayal, and redemption — propelled by some of the most stirring choral writing ever composed.

Kate will make her role and house debut, singing Fenena.

Nabucco, King of Babylon, conquers Jerusalem and enslaves its people, declaring himself a god above all others. His adopted daughter Abigaille, driven by jealousy and ambition, seizes the throne for herself the moment Nabucco’s arrogance brings down divine punishment — striking him with madness. As the enslaved Hebrews mourn their lost homeland in one of opera’s most beloved choruses, Nabucco slowly regains his sanity and his faith, setting the stage for a final reckoning with Abigaille and a reckoning with the cost of his own pride. Verdi’s early masterpiece is a sweeping story of conquest, betrayal, and redemption — propelled by some of the most stirring choral writing ever composed.

Kate will make her role and house debut, singing Fenena.