Billy Corgan announces “orchestral and operatic” tour of Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness

Billy Corgan is bringing his “orchestral and operatic rendering” of Smashing Pumpkins’ classic album Mellon Collie & the Infinite Sadness to the UK and Europe.

The frontman of the Pumpkins had led an operatic reimagining of the 1995 album for seven nights at the Lyric Opera House in the band’s hometown of Chicago last November, which he composed and performed in alongside their 60-piece orchestra.

The show, titled A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness Featuring Billy Corgan, is now being taken to international audiences, with performances in London, Antwerp, Paris and Madrid.

“The success of translating Mellon Collie into operatic and classical form has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my life,” says Billy. “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 adds, “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.”

Tickets for A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness Featuring Billy Corgan go on general sale May 13 at 10am CET for Antwerp and Paris, and May 14 at 10am BST for London and Madrid.

A Night Of Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness Featuring Billy Corgan

September

1 London, UK, Royal Festival Hall
2 London, UK, Royal Festival Hall
6 Antwerp, Belgium, Queen Elisabeth Hall - 2 performances
8 Paris, UK, Salle Pleye
11 Madrid, UK, Palacio Vistalegre

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