Presented by Christopher Stone

Synopsis

Act 1

Naples, 1798. The palazzo of the English ambassador, Sir William Hamilton. At a grand reception, the fortune-teller Mme. Serafina prophesies to Nelson that he will have to choose between love and duty. He meets Emma, and they realise that they love each other.

Act II Scene I

Dover Street, London, 1800. Nelson's wife chides him with his passion for Emma, but Emma herself declares her love for him.

Scene IIAugust 1805, a few weeks before the Battle of Trafalgar. A garden in Nelson's country retreat, Merton Place, outside London. Lord Minto and Captain Hardy advise Nelson to end his affair with Emma, which has become the talk of the town. Emma arrives and the lovers pledge their affection, but at this moment a summons artrives to instruct Nelson to take command of the Fleet.

Act III Scene I

Outside the George Inn, Portsmouth. Nelson is boarding his ship, the H.M.S. Victory. He and Emma bid each other farewell.

Scene IIA cabin in the Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar. The dying Nelson is brought to the surgeon who is dealing with the injured. Nelson's last thoughts are of Emma.

Scene III
The garden in Merton Place. Hardy brings the news of Nelson's death to Emma. She recalls Serafina's prophecy.

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NOCTURNE

Presented by Christopher Stone

TIPPETT Fantasia Concertante on a theme of Corelli
RAWSTHORNE Oboe Concerto
BEETHOVEN String Quartet No 5 in A major Op 18 No 5
SCHUBERT Piano Sonata in A minor D784

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