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Dead Man Walking receives thrilling UK staged premiere at RCS

By David Smythe, 20 May 2019

Dead Man Walking receives its UK stages premiere at RCS with two barnstorming central performances and a huge cast. Conductor James Holmes brought this modern American classic to passionate life.

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Glasgow

20 May 2019

Dead Man Walking receives thrilling UK staged premiere at RCS

By David Smythe

London

Impressive Rake’s Progress from British Youth Opera

By David Truslove, 04 September 2018

Fine performances from a confident cast brought some terrific singing as well as depth of characterisation in Stravinsky’s only full-length opera.

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London

04 Sep 2018

Impressive Rake’s Progress from British Youth Opera

By David Truslove

Glasgow

Dove’s The Day After: Apocalyptic raw energy and verve at RCS

By David Smythe, 07 March 2018

RCS forces tackle Jonathan Dove’s The Day After, Ovid’s tale of Phaeton’s disastrous chariot ride, pulling the sun across the sky with infectious raw energy and verve.

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Glasgow

07 Mar 2018

Apocalyptic raw energy and verve at RCS

By David Smythe

Glasgow

Double dealings with Death: Sāvitri and The Emperor of Atlantis at RCS

By David Smythe, 20 January 2018

The gamble of Dealing with Death pays off for Holst’s Sāvitri but is less certain for Ullmann’s Emperor of Atlantis. Opera students at RCS capture the mix of satire, surrealism and anarchy perfectly

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Glasgow

20 Jan 2018

Double dealings with Death at RCS

By David Smythe