A NEW production of Rossini’s final masterpiece, Guillaume Tell (William Tell) will be streamed live to local screens on Sunday.

The famous story of a father who is forced to shoot an apple from his son’s head during Austria’s occupation of Switzerland stars Gerald Finley in the towering title role of Tell, a man whose courage is put to the test when captured by the tyrannical Governor Gesler. The opera will be conducted by Antonio Pappano, music director of The Royal Opera.

Rossini’s inspiring score is packed with magnificent arias and patriotic choruses, showcasing the power of the Royal Opera Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, transporting audiences from their local cinema to the mountains of Switzerland. The triumphant opening music is recognized across the world - used as the theme tune for the 1950’s classic cowboy movie, The Lone Ranger.

This is the final Royal Opera House production in the current ROH Live Cinema Season The 2015/16 season opens on Tuesday, September 22 with The Royal Ballet’s heart-breaking production of Romeo and Juliet made famous by Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev 50 years ago.

Guillaume Tell will be screened at The Regal, Tenbury Wells (01584 811442); The Conquest Theatre in Bromyard (01885 488575); Ludlow Assembly Rooms (01584 878141); The Courtyard (01432 340555) and Malvern Theatres (01684 892277) on Sunday, July 5 at 2.45pm