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Matrimonial mayhem: Le nozze di Figaro at The Grange Festival
Lloyd-Evans' new production of Mozart's classic might be traditional, but there's no lack of astuteness in his direction of his characters. Problems in the pit hinder an otherwise strong musical performance.
Ludicrous, but brilliant: Barber of Seville at The Grange Festival
From the stately front of The Grange, an impressive moustache looms large, welcoming the audience to a production of Rossini's masterpiece that baffles, confuses and delights the audience.
A striking Carmen at Grange Festival
Sex and violence bubbles beneath the surface in this near-faultless staging of Carmen.
Agrippina meets Dynasty in Antwerp
Opera Vlaanderen revives a production of Handel's Agrippina based on American soap operas of the 1980s.
A delightful boutique Elixir of Love from Scottish Opera
Scottish Opera’s boutique touring production of The Elixir of Love is a fun-filled delight. Fine singing, perfect comic timing, all to a score for just five players. It worked a treat.
Delighting the mind's eye: Wagner's Das Rheingold
Saffron Opera Group's opening salvo bodes exceptionally well for their planned full cycle of concert performances of Wagner's Ring over the next two years.