Bryn Terfel sings his first Hans Sachs in a new production by Richard Jones of Die Meistersinger with Amanda Roocroft as Eva and Christoper Purves as Beckmesser; and Simon Keenlyside makes his role debut as Rigoletto. Two unmissable operas by the Welsh National Opera in Cardiff.

In 2006 we took a large party to stay at this hotel and attend the first UK performance of the Mariinsky Ring (seen this summer at Covent Garden). The hotel proved ideal - a pleasant walk from town and to the Millenium Centre, it had adequate parking and good food. It now has spa facilities as well.

Good tickets for RIGOLETTO (28 June) and DIE MEISTERSINGER VON NÜRNBERG (29 June) and two nights at a modern 4* hotel with spa facilities close to the Millennium Centre. We have a guided tour of Cardiff and surroundings and of the Millennium Centre. Travel and meals not included. £290 per person sharing. £80 single supplement. Full payment please with application. Booking fast.