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Clown court: Offenbach's Fantasio at Garsington

By Matthew Rye, 14 June 2019

The UK stage debut of Offenbach’s neglected Fantasio reveals a musical sizzler, but directorially it needs a more sympathetic touch than Garsington musters.

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High Wycombe

14 Jun 2019

Clown court: Offenbach's Fantasio at Garsington

By Matthew Rye

Gateshead

The story of a nation: Royal Northern Sinfonia's Israel in Egypt

By Jane Shuttleworth, 13 April 2017

Nicholas McGegan leads Royal Northern Sinfonia and Samling soloists through a dramatic and thought-provoking performance of Handel's Israel in Egypt to offer an alternative look at the Easter message of hope.

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Gateshead

13 Apr 2017

Royal Northern Sinfonia's Israel in Egypt

By Jane Shuttleworth

London

Prom 75: Partygoers, pomp and Paddington Bear

By Rohan Shotton, 10 September 2016

The 2016 Proms come to a riotous close at the Royal Albert Hall.

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London

10 Sep 2016

Partygoers, pomp and Paddington Bear

By Rohan Shotton

Manchester

Lehar’s Merry Widow visits the RNCM for Christmas

By Andrew H. King, 03 December 2014

The RNCM's beautiful production of Lehar’s The Merry Widow is the perfect musical accompaniment to the festive season.

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Manchester

03 Dec 2014

Lehar’s Merry Widow visits the RNCM for Christmas

By Andrew H. King