Gaetano Donizetti's enduring La Fille du Regiment first premiered at Paris' Opera-Comique in 1840 to rapturous acclaim. Combining humour, emotion and patriotism, the production quickly became a national treasure, often revived on Bastille Day. Packed to the rafters with energy, electricity and jaw-dropping vocal acrobatics which include the devilishly difficult high C's of Act I's Ah, Mes Amis vocal line, this is one high-octane opera you won't want to miss.