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Performer: Christopher Nairne

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LondonToscaNew production

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Puccini: Tosca
Ben Glassberg; Annilese Miskimmon; English National Opera; Rosanna Vize; Evie Gurney; Lee Curran; English National Opera Orchestra

BuxtonThe Merry Widow

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Lehár: Die lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow)
Iwan Davies; John Savournin; Buxton Festival Opera; takis; Ben Pickersgill; Buxton International Festival Orchestra

BuxtonLa traviataNew production

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Verdi: La traviata
Adrian Kelly; James Hurley; Buxton Festival Opera; Elliott Squire; Zahra Mansouri; Ben Pickersgill; Buxton International Festival Orchestra
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A mafioso Merry Widow at Opera Holland Park

Alex Otterburn (Danilo) © Mihaela Bodlovic
Despite some excellent music-making, John Savournin's production is hindered by a laboured New York relocation. 
**111
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Scottish Opera’s Merry Widow tangles with the New York Mafia

Paula Sides (Hanna Glawari) © Mihaela Bodlovic

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
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Crowd-pleasing, yet provocative: Opera North's new Carmen

Bizet's Carmen at Leeds Grand Theatre, directed by Edward Dick and conducted by Garry Walker, provides thought-provoking modern resonances as well as an uplifting, tune-filled experience.
****1
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Simply magnificent: A Little Night Music at Leeds Playhouse

As the UK continues to emerge from lockdown, Leeds Playhouse and Opera North stage Sondheim. 
*****
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Kevin Puts’ Silent Night given its UK première

Opera North's triumphant UK première production of Silent Night by Kevin Puts is directed at Leeds Town Hall by Tim Albery and conducted by Nicholas Kok.
*****
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More than a tear-jerker with a social conscience

A convincing revival for Opera North's Madama Butterfly at Leeds Grand Theatre directed by Tim Albery and conducted by Martin Pickard.
****1
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