REVIEW: Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas (with other selections) – I Fagiolini
Reading Time: 2 minutesHenry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas is a classic of early English opera - written in the 1680’s, this is one of the earliest operas composed in England.
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IN CONVERSATION WITH: Hugh Cutting
Reading Time: 7 minutesWe sat down with Hugh Cutting, performing as Tolomeo in Giulio Cesare.
REVIEW: Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas
Reading Time: 3 minutes“Exceptionally exquisite vocals elevated by innovative staging underneath a British icon.”
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…