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Mesmerising Akhnaten returns to ENO
Philip Glass' hypnotic opera returns in Phelim McDermott's outstanding production that respects the solemn, statuesque grandeur and epic ritual of the score.
A fun-packed Falstaff from Opera Bohemia
Opera Bohemia provides a fun-filled showcase for Conservatoire graduates in a finely sung Falstaff heading for the Edinburgh Fringe with a small orchestra.
Scottish Opera's L'amico Fritz
Scottish Opera may be admirably committed to Mascagni's under-appreciated opera, but the musical quality and vision are lacking.
Sir John in Love: bursting with energy
Driven by a folky score, and on a stunning set, the Glasgow Conservatoire students had bags of fun with this Merry Wives tale, positively bursting with energy.
Le nozze di Figaro given a stylish twist
A perfect opera for students? Young singers and a stylish production of Le nozze di Figaro strike the balance between serious and comic.
Soaring straight into our hearts
Jonathan Dove's joyous old-fashioned fairytale, magically realised in a very stylish production including some wonderfully original puppetry, is a fabulous talent showcase from British Youth Opera - and fun for all the family.