REVIEW: Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas
Reading Time: 3 minutes“Exceptionally exquisite vocals elevated by innovative staging underneath a British icon.”
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REVIEW: The Marriage of Figaro
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s one of the most popular operas of all time and has one of Mozart’s most iconic scores, and the Scottish Opera’s production more than does it justice.
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Agustín Pennino
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe sat down for an exclusive interview with countertenor Agustín Pennino, who is sharing the title role of Rinaldo with mezzo-soprano Ella Orehek-Coddington.
REVIEW: Iolanthe
Reading Time: 2 minutesA Gilbert and Sullivan classic, Iolanthe was produced during the peak of the composers’ collaboration, opening on the same night in 1882 in both London and New York. This production joined the list of ‘Savoy Operas’, shows performed in the Savoy Theatre which was purposely built to showcase the work of the famed duo.
REVIEW: ENO’s Cosi fan tutte
Reading Time: 2 minutesENO’s production of Mozart’s Così fan tutte returns to the London Coliseum. ENO (English National Opera ) performs all its operas in English so audiences can understand the drama directly without linguistic barriers.
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Joseph O’Curneen and David Ottone
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe sat down with Joseph O’Curneen and David Ottone to chat about their production The Opera Locos. The show is a vibrant comic opera which blending physical comedy, opera classics, and pop hits for an unmissable night where Verdi meets Celine Dion. The show offers a fun, accessible alternative to traditional opera, combining humour with the skill of trained singers perfect for families.
REVIEW: Royal Academy of Music ‘s Carmen at Susie Sainsbury Theatre
Reading Time: 2 minutesChristopher White nailed the night with an exquisite performance of the orchestra It was a little unusual to watch Carmen at the Royal Academy of Music, where most of my operatic and musical experiences have tended toward the avant-garde,…
REVIEW: Opera North: La Bohème
Reading Time: 3 minutesA universally resonant revival of a timeless classic Puccini’s ‘La Bohème’ – one of the most well-known and frequently performed works in the entire operatic repertoire – is the latest production by Opera North to grace the…
REVIEW: ENO: Albert Herring
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis autumn sees the debut of English National Opera in Greater Manchester, marking the beginning of the company’s highly anticipated artistic work in the region.
ENO presents a vibrant new production of Britten’s much-loved coming-of-age comedy, Albert Herring — a funny and quirky opera that’s certain to set curtains twitching and tongues wagging.
REVIEW: La Bohème
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn opera about artists – and a production that fails to take artistic risks First performed in 1896, La bohème is one of the most enduring operas ever – it is one of the most performed titles,…