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Katherine Allen (Blonde) and chorus © Jeff Busby

A nightclub of self-discovery: Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio updated for Melbourne

By Sandra Bowdler, 12 August 2025

Director Constantine Costi updates the action of Mozart's Singspiel to a secluded cross between a cult headquarters and a nightclub.

***11

***11

Melbourne

12 Aug 2025

Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio updated for Melbourne

By Sandra Bowdler

Gwyn Hughes Jones (Peter Grimes) © Tom Bowles

Peter Grimes a raging, powerful, defiant start to the new ENO season

By Stephen Pritchard, 21 September 2023

English National Opera opens its new season with a revival of David Alden's masterly production.

****1

****1

London

21 Sept 2023

Peter Grimes a raging, powerful, defiant start to the new ENO season

By Stephen Pritchard

Pauline Viardot's Cendrillon outshines Bizet at Guildhall School

By David Karlin, 1 November 2021

A double bill of French operettas shows Guildhall students to advantage as well as providing an introduction to Viardot that's well worth the trip.

***11

***11

London

1 Nov 2021

Pauline Viardot's Cendrillon outshines Bizet at Guildhall School

By David Karlin