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Opera Holland Park makes a convincing case for La fanciulla del West
A thoughtful production from Martin Lloyd-Evans and magnificent playing from Matthew Kofi Walden and the City of London Sinfonia make the case for why Puccini's under-appreciated work is actually so sophisticated.
Cecilia Stinton directs a delightful new Barbiere at OHP
Deftly conducted by Charlotte Corderoy, Cecilia Stinton's new production of Rossini's immortal comedy brims with fun.
Tosca’s kiss in Kensington: a superb revival at Opera Holland Park
A 16-year interval sounds more like a resurrection than a first revival, but the return of Stephen Barlow's staging of Tosca is well worth the wait.
A dark-hued double bill of Margot la Rouge and Le Villi at OHP
Puccini's Giselle-inspired opera is given a superb staging by Martin Lloyd-Evans to deliver Opera Holland Park's banger of the season.
Pauline Viardot's Cendrillon outshines Bizet at Guildhall School
A double bill of French operettas shows Guildhall students to advantage as well as providing an introduction to Viardot that's well worth the trip.
Simplicity in Longborough's Orfeo ed Euridice
Gluck sought simplicity; Longborough Festival Opera delivers simplicity with a most enjoyable and engaging production of Orfeo