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Utter joy: Grange Park Opera’s new Barbiere is a hit

Nico Darmanin (Almaviva) and Simon Bailey (Doctor Bartolo) © Marc Brenner
With an excellent cast and superb musicianship from the pit, Bruno Ravella's new production of Rossini's beloved comedy knocks it out of the park for Grange Park Opera.

Tavener’s Krishna fails to convince in world premiere

Brett Polegato (Krishna) © Marc Brenner
John Tavener’s “mystical pantomime” proves a disappointment, despite strong performances from singers and orchestra in David Pountney’s production. 

Taj Mahal by Nishat Khan premieres at Grange Park Opera

Nishat Khan © Marc Brenner
Scion of generations of sitar players, Nishat Khan is the perfect person to tell the "greatest love story never told" behind India's most iconic building.

Pountney’s vivid Simon Boccanegra at Grange Park Opera

Sir Simon Keenlyside (Simon Boccanegra) © Marc Brenner
Sir David Pountney's 1997 staging for Welsh National Opera is given a welcome new lease of life at Grange Park Opera, splendidly cast... with one major exception. 

A confusing operatic take on The Tempest at Grange Park Opera

Brett Polegato (Prospero) © Marc Brenner
Strong vocal and orchestral performances, supported by impressive visuals, struggle to bring coherency to Anthony Bolton's Island of Dreams at Grange Park Opera.

An impressive, minimalist Kátya Kabanová at Grange Park Opera

Thomas Atkins (Boris) and Natalya Romaniw (Kátya) © Marc Brenner
A memorable performance, with Stephen Barlow conducting Janáček’s remarkable score with vividness and clarity, while David Alden's staging is a masterpiece of "less is more".