Iolanta lives in a beautiful enclosed garden on the King’s secluded estate. Looked after by her caring attendants she is unaware that she is a princess or that she does not have the sense of sight.

Iolanta was based on the Danish play, “King René’s Daughter.” It is a one act with a libretto written by Tchaikovsky’s brother, Modest.

Tchaikovsky composer
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Dominic Wheeler conductor
Kelly Robinson director
Bridget Kimak designer
Declan Randall lighting designer