A sparky L’infedeltà delusa at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland perform Haydn’s seldom heard opera in a lively and finely sung ensemble production, directed by Jamie Manton.
Convenient Lies: Three Decembers and The Medium at RCS
RCS Opera moves in Heggie’s emotional Three Decembers and chills in Menotti’s The Medium directed in the studio by Matthew Eberhardt, chamber ensembles ably conducted by William Cole.
Chabrier’s L’Étoile is a box of zany effervescent delight at the RCS
The spirited principals and chorus of the Royal Conservatoire Scotland are directed by PF Harris in Chabrier’s fizzing opéra bouffe.
Two years delayed, Flight takes off from RCS in Glasgow
The RCS performs Jonathan Dove’s Flight with his specially commissioned reduced orchestration, with very fine ensemble singing.
Superb ensemble from the RCS Opera Students in Die Dreigroschenoper
A heartfelt performance of Die Dreigroschenoper from the RSC Opera students in Glasgow, Caroline Clegg directing a tight ensemble and Philip White conducting a sprightly band.
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.