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English Touring Opera put Rossini's Cenerentola in a museum

Cinderella © Richard Hubert Smith

Rossini's take on the Cinderella story is bright, buoyant, witty, well sung, if ending on a sour directorial note.

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The Rape of Lucretia: a shockingly powerful take at RCS

Jack Furness’ production packs a shocking punch in Glasgow with a tightly sung ensemble of singers and a taut chamber band under conductor Lionel Friend.

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Bach and Pergolesi at Glasgow’s West End Festival

A small group of RCS students and alumni in a concert of Bach’s Cello Suite no. 2 (arr viola) and Pergolesi's Stabat Mater on a glorious Midsummer’s evening at Glasgow’s West End Festival.

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Dead Man Walking receives thrilling UK staged premiere at RCS

Dead Man Walking receives its UK stages premiere at RCS with two barnstorming central performances and a huge cast. Conductor James Holmes brought this modern American classic to passionate life.

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Dido and Aeneas and Trouble in Tahiti at RCS

In the unlikeliest of pairings at RCS, Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas finds resonance with Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti, delivered with spirited commitment.

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