Mariana Rodrigues

Sestina Music: Next Generation Artists Showcase
2026-06-06 19:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, 2 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, United Kingdom
Sestina Music presents the Next Generation Artists Showcase, a celebration of the remarkable talent and artistry of our ten Next Generation Artists. This special concert features a vibrant programme of solo, duet, and ensemble works drawn from the baroque repertoire.
From intimate chamber pieces to more spirited ensemble writing, the evening highlights the versatility, skill, and expressive depth of this emerging generation of early music performers. Join us for an inspiring concert that shines a spotlight on the musicians of tomorrow!

IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST: Edinburgh
2026-06-19 19:30 | Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU, United Kingdom
An hour-long music theatre performance, bringing together the unique intimacy of the baroque cantata for voice and continuo with a completely contemporary theatrical approach, to tell three urgent stories about how we survive the unfairness of a fallen world. Three works from de la Guerre’s Cantates Bibliques (Adam, Jonah, Jephthah), translated by Toria Banks and produced in partnership by Mahogany Opera, Dunedin Consort and Hera.
Toria Banks – librettist
Jennifer Fletcher – director
Ben Moon – lighting designer & projection artist
Ingrid Hu – set & costume designer
Carolyn Sampson – soprano
Mariana Rodrigues – soprano

IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST: Britten Pears Arts
2026-06-25 19:00 | Britten Studio, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, IP17 1SP, United Kingdom
Dramatic tales from a remarkable Baroque composer: In the Belly of the Beast is a thrilling new production from Hera, Mahogany Opera and Dunedin Consort.
A brand new show featuring 300-year-old music, In the Belly of the Beast combines the beauty and intimacy of the baroque cantata, with bold theatrical storytelling. Starring Carolyn Sampson, Mariana Rodrigues and featuring musicians from leading baroque specialists Dunedin Consort, it retells three powerful myths about how we all survive the unfairness of life.
From Adam in the Garden of Eden, to Jonah at sea, to Jephthah returning from battle, three men make deals with God that don’t turn out well. Together, their stories, and the healing power of music, help us make sense of a world seemingly governed by arbitrary, unreasonable power.
Carolyn Sampson – soprano
Mariana Rodrigues – soprano
Jennifer Fletcher – director
Toria Banks – libretto (after Antoine Houdar de la Motte)

IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST: Spitalfields Festival
2026-06-27 16:30, 2026-06-27 19:30 | Metronome London, 41 Commercial Road, London, E1 1LA, United Kingdom
In the Belly of the Beast brings together the unique intimacy of Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre’s baroque cantata for voice and continuo with a completely contemporary theatrical approach. Three stories of biblical men – Adam, Jonah, and Jephthah – told from the perspective of women in their orbits.
These cantatas are a thrilling examination of the human condition, individuals brought together in their attempts to confront the unfairness of the world humanity finds itself in, and uncover the true cruelty and arbitrariness of the powers that be.
Carolyn Sampson and Mariana Rodrigues star in three works from de la Guerre’s Cantates Bibliques translated by Toria Banks and produced in partnership by Mahogany Opera, Dunedin Consort and HERA.
Carolyn Sampson – Soprano
Mariana Rodrigues – Soprano
Dunedin Consort

IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST: Perth
2026-07-02 19:30 | Perth Theatre & Concert Hall, Joan Knight Studio, Perth, PH1 5HZ, United Kingdom
A co-production from Hera, Mahogany Opera and Dunedin Consort
Three cantatas by Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre (1665-1729)
With a new English libretto by Toria Banks
Directed by Jennifer Fletcher
Carolyn Sampson, soprano
Mariana Rodrigues, soprano
Dunedin Consort
A brand-new show featuring three-hundred-year-old music, In the Belly of the Beast combines the beauty and intimacy of the baroque cantata, with bold theatrical storytelling. Starring Carolyn Sampson and featuring musicians from leading baroque specialists Dunedin Consort, it retells three powerful myths about how we all survive the unfairness of life.
From Adam in the Garden of Eden, to Jonah at sea, to Jephthah returning from battle, three men make deals with God that don’t turn out well. Together, their stories, and the healing power of music, help us make sense of a world seemingly governed by arbitrary, unreasonable power.

IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST: Glasgow
2026-07-03 19:30 | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow, G2 3DB, United Kingdom
A co-production from Hera, Mahogany Opera and Dunedin Consort
Three cantatas by Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre (1665-1729)
With a new English libretto by Toria Banks
Directed by Jennifer Fletcher
Carolyn Sampson soprano
Mariana Rodrigues soprano
Dunedin Consort
A brand-new show featuring three-hundred-year-old music, ‘In the Belly of the Beast’ combines the beauty and intimacy of the baroque cantata, with bold theatrical storytelling. Starring Carolyn Sampson and featuring musicians from leading baroque specialists Dunedin Consort, it retells three powerful myths about how we all survive the unfairness of life.
From Adam in the Garden of Eden, to Jonah at sea, to Jephthah returning from battle, three men make deals with God that don’t turn out well. Together, their stories, and the healing power of music, help us make sense of a world seemingly governed by arbitrary, unreasonable power.

IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST: Whitehaven
2026-07-04 19:00 | Rosehill, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE
A co-production from Hera, Mahogany Opera and Dunedin Consort
Three cantatas by Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre (1665-1729)
With a new English libretto by Toria Banks
Directed by Jennifer Fletcher
Carolyn Sampson soprano
Mariana Rodrigues soprano
Dunedin Consort
A brand new show featuring 300-year-old music, ‘In the Belly of the Beast’ combines the beauty and intimacy of the baroque cantata, with bold theatrical storytelling. Starring Carolyn Sampson and featuring musicians from leading baroque specialists Dunedin Consort, it retells three powerful myths about how we all survive the unfairness of life.
From Adam in the Garden of Eden, to Jonah at sea, to Jephthah returning from battle, three men make deals with God that don’t turn out well.
Together, their stories, and the healing power of music, help us make sense of a world seemingly governed by arbitrary, unreasonable power.
We hope you will join us at Rosehill for this wonderful opportunity to see live opera performed in our beautiful historic venue. Whether you’re a long-time opera lover or someone yet to be convinced, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

BACHCELONA: Cantates Cycle (BWV 186 & 187)
2026-07-16 20:00 | Museu de la Música, Carrer de Lepant, 150, Eixample, 08013, Barcelona, Spain
Program with two beautiful Bach cantatas composed by Seventh Sunday after Trinity, coinciding with the week in which we present them. The concert also includes a dialogue between Bach and Francesc Valls, contemporary of the Leipzig composer and greatest exponent of Baroque music in Barcelona.
Likewise, some musicians from Bachcelona Consort will perform the concert with instruments from the collection of the Music Museum, built by the most prestigious luthiers of the 18th century in Barcelona. Specifically, we will be able to listen to a cello by Joan Guillamí and a violin by Nicolas Duclos, who was a disciple of Antonio Stradivari.
Soloists Saved
Mariana Rodrigues, soprano
Jana Corominas, mezzosoprano
Itamar Hildesheim, tenor
Lluís Arratia, baritone
Daniel Tarrida, harpsichord and direction
Bachcelona Consort:
Katy Elkin, oboe
Daniel Ramírez, oboe
Ignacio Ramal, violin
Cristina Altemir, violin
Ricardo Gil, viola
Guillermo Turina, cello
July 18 and 19 – Festival Música Antiga dels Pirineus (Tremp and Sant Feliu de Pallerols)
July 21 – Festival de Vélez Blanco (Almeria)

CHANTEFABLE - Islington Festival
2026-07-31 20:00 | Little Angel Theatre, London, N1 2DN, United Kingdom
Edward Elgar meets Oscar Wilde
Chantefable’s new recital for the Islington Festival this year: “The words beneath the sound”, celebrating the union of two of the most human creations – music and literature.
Booking opens on 27th March at 10 a.m., and Early Bird tickets will be available until 1st May.
New for 2026: book for 3 concerts and get a 15% discount on the total.
Book for 4 concerts and get a 20% discount on the total!
