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The darker side of G&S: Yeomen of the Guard at Holland Park
Some good singing performances can't overcome a dated feeling of Gilbert's humour: the evening improves as the storm clouds gather.
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.
Potential but problems in Holland Park’s new Rigoletto
A standout performance by Alison Langer as Gilda lights up an Opera Holland Park season opener marred by illness.
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.
Martinů's The Greek Passion: an opera for our times
At a time when the “relevance” is bandied around all too frequently in relation to opera, Martinů's really does deserve that tag.
Roberto Alagna brings up his century at The Royal Opera
The French-Sicilian tenor shines in Sir David's McVicar's pristine take on Umberto Giordano's slice of verismo.