Verdi’s thunderous Anvil Chorus raises the Royal Albert Hall roof. Watch more of this English National Opera performance on Sky Arts now. | Classic FM

Give it up for Verdi’s famous Anvil Chorus! 🎶 Our talented HGO Chorus brought a powerful energy to this iconic moment. In his new and updated production, director Stephen Wadsworth relocated the action to a modern-day club, owned and operated by Azucena. Instead of a work song, the number became a kind of drinking song; rather than hammers and anvils, the Romani chorus clanged on tables, chairs, and bottles. An interesting spin on a beloved opera – check it out! | Houston Grand Opera