Metal Anarchy

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan will be playing some more “Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness“ opera shows in September. The new dates will be held in Europe and the UK. Baritone Ed Parks, soprano Sydney Mancasola, mezzo-soprano Zoie Reams, and tenor Dominick Valdes Chenes will be joining Corgan for the trek. Notably, baritone Dean Murphy will replace Parks in Spain.

Tour Dates:

09/01 London, UK – Royal Festival Hall
09/02 London, UK – Royal Festival Hall
09/06 Antwerpen, BEL – Queen Elizabeth Hall
09/06 Antwerpen, BEL – Queen Elizabeth Hall
09/08 Paris, FRA – Salle Pleyel
09/09 Paris, FRA – Salle Pleyel
09/11 Madrid, SPA – Palacio Vistalegre

Corgan commented:

“The success of translating ‘Mellon Collie‘ into operatic and classical form has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my life, where on each of the seven sold-out nights in Chicago we’d finish within the raucous wave of a standing ovation. So to now take it on the road, and to Europe, too says this magical dream doesn’t have to end.”

Conductor James Lowe added:

“It has been so gratifying to discover how the nuances and layers of ‘Mellon Collie‘ reveal themselves in fresh new ways in these symphonic, choral and operatic settings. To now have the opportunity to perform this work in Europe with world-class musicians in such important venues is nothing short of thrilling.”