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Alex Otterburn (Danilo) © Mihaela Bodlovic

London

A mafioso Merry Widow at Opera Holland Park

By Dominic Lowe, 19 June 2025

Despite some excellent music-making, John Savournin's production is hindered by a laboured New York relocation.

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**111

London

19 Jun 2025

A mafioso Merry Widow at Opera Holland Park

By Dominic Lowe

Paula Sides (Hanna Glawari) © Mihaela Bodlovic

Glasgow

Scottish Opera’s Merry Widow tangles with the New York Mafia

By David Smythe, 30 April 2025

With misplaced horse heads, violin case guns and as many mafia gags as you could hope for, Scottish Opera’s Merry Widow may not be subtle but it looks and sounds gorgeous.

****1

****1

Glasgow

30 Apr 2025

Scottish Opera’s Merry Widow tangles with the New York Mafia

By David Smythe

David Stout (Don Pasquale) © Jane Barlow

Glasgow

Barbe and Doucet's stylish Don Pasquale is a comic delight at Scottish Opera

By David Smythe, 12 October 2024

Barbe and Doucet’s witty 1960s Don Pasquale is revived for Scottish Opera, with Stuart Stratford conducting a fine cast.

****1

****1

Glasgow

12 Oct 2024

Barbe and Doucet's stylish Don Pasquale is a comic delight

By David Smythe