Dear Member,

The Royal Northern and University Club and Scottish Opera are delighted to invite you to attend a supper and live recital at the Club. The dress code is black-tie, as is appropriate for such occasions.

Members and guests are invited to the Club for Champagne or a soft drink at 6.30pm. Guests will be seated at 7.00pm and supper will follow a short introduction by répétiteur Toby Hession. The Scottish Opera artists will be joining us for supper.

After the main courses, we will be privileged to enjoy a live performance by two rising stars of Scottish Opera, London-based Ukrainian Soprano Inna Husieva and northeast Baritone Ross Cumming, accompanied by Répétiteur Toby Hession.

The singers will perform extracts from The Barber of Seville, and Inna – who always includes a Ukrainian song in her recitals to support her country and her people – will give a special performance of Oy Ya Znayu, Shcho Hrikh Mayu, a Ukrainian folk song by Dezideriu Zador. Desserts and coffees will be served after the recital, with carriages at 10.00pm.

The following menu will be served:

Roulade

Smoked Salmon and Crab Roulade, Pickled Cucumber, Avocado and Chilli Mousse, Black Garlic Purée,

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Loin of Venison

Loin of Highland Venison, Butternut Squash Purée, Château Potatoes, Roasted Beetroot, Crispy Kale in Heather Honey, Pickled Bramble and Port Jus

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Opera Cake

Layered Almond Sponge, Coffee, Ganache, Buttercream, Chocolate Glaze

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Coffee, Tea, Club Tablet

The Club is honoured to be working with Scottish Opera and to have the opportunity to welcome two of opera’s most promising young stars. This event will be a delight for Members and their guests.

To reserve places for this evening, please contact the Club Office on events@rnuc.org.uk, or append your name to the sign-up sheet in Reception.

Best regards,

Aidan