Matthew Siveter

“beefy with a touch of camp”

(Opera Magazine)

“Almost literally larger than life” 

(Classical Source) 

“face made for comedy”

(Artsdesk) 

“A most entertaining dancer” 

(The Guardian)

Despite all of this Matthew has gone on to perform in opera and operetta around the UK. An eye for comedy has seen him performing in some incredible places such as The Royal Opera House, Longborough Festival Opera, IF Opera, Buxton International Festival and The International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival.

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Kromov - The Merry Widow
Apr 30
Kromov - The Merry Widow

Matthew will play the role of Kromov in Scottish Opera’s new production of ‘The Merry Widow’.

A lavish Parisian party is a grand occasion for dancing, drinking, and (in)discreet love affairs. But Baron Zeta, the ambassador to the fictional cash-strapped state of Pontevedro, has a slightly more serious matter on his mind. Among his party guests is Hanna Glawari. Hanna is the glamorous Pontevedrian widow who arrived in Paris to enjoy her late husband’s immense fortune. Baron Zeta cannot bear the thought of Pontevedro losing half its national wealth should Hanna marry a Parisian. So, he assigns the charismatic Count Danilo to watch over her heart. But little does he know that they have quite the history... 

Director John Savournin (Opera Highlights Spring 2022) brings his joyful touch to Lehár’s waltz-filled charmer. Designer takis brings his dynamic visuals to the romance. A new English translation by Savournin and David Eaton makes the opera’s wit sparkle, with the cast to be announced later in 2024.  

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