Faust at the Royal Opera House, London A Worldwide Opera Phenomenon This revival of Faust brings together everything that made this 19th-century opera a worldwide phenomenon. The story, based on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s literary work, sees an aging scholar sell his soul to the demon Mphistophls in exchange for youth, before being tempted by the innocent beauty of the captivating Marguerite. Performers include Angela Gheorghiu & Vittorio Grigolo. Evelino Pid conducts the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House & the ever-sensational Royal Opera Chorus.