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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.
Impressive Rake’s Progress from British Youth Opera
Fine performances from a confident cast brought some terrific singing as well as depth of characterisation in Stravinsky’s only full-length opera.
Double dealings with Death at RCS
The gamble of Dealing with Death pays off for Holst’s Sāvitri but is less certain for Ullmann’s Emperor of Atlantis. Opera students at RCS capture the mix of satire, surrealism and anarchy perfectly