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SouthamptonMerlinWorld premiere

Mayflower, Nov 19, 20 mat, eve, 21 mat, eve

Olding: Merlin

Drew McOnie; Northern Ballet; Colin Richmond

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McVicar's Traviata is still darkly impressive

Anush Hovhannisyan (Violetta) © Jane Hobson (2017 for Scottish Opera)

Mark Pullinger, 23 Nov

Even given a routine revival, McVicar's staging has much to recommend it, returning the opera to its literary roots.

***11

David Truslove, 06 Oct

An evening of unfailing interest that flagged up the wonders of both David Owen Norris and Lawrence Power in variable performances of classic scores by Vaughan Williams.

****1

David Truslove, 17 Apr

Three works of different character were given strong, largely persuasive readings by this acclaimed Piano Trio, and impressed with their assurance and commitment.

****1

Momoko Hirata (Princess Aurora) and Mathias Dingman (Prince Florimund) © Bill Cooper

Mark Pullinger, 31 Jan

Sir Peter Wright's version of The Sleeping Beauty has stood the test of time, though this opening night of the tour in Southampton didn't always convince that the work has a place of adoration in the company’s heart.

***11