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Opera Holland Park makes a convincing case for La fanciulla del West
A thoughtful production from Martin Lloyd-Evans and magnificent playing from Matthew Kofi Walden and the City of London Sinfonia make the case for why Puccini's under-appreciated work is actually so sophisticated.
Carmen at Glyndebourne: a timeless tragedy
Diane Paulus' staging is remarkably true to the original while making it feel like the work was written yesterday.
Vivid Monteverdi: The Coronation of Poppea from ETO
Harmonious images and geometric designs frame an effective staging and well sung performance of Monteverdi's last opera.
Donizetti's L’esule di Roma: a Roman triumph for Opera Rara
This is the 27th Donizetti opera given the Opera Rara treatment and their ability to spot a hidden gem remains as adroit as ever.
WNO’s abstract Magic Flute proves more contemporary than cohesive
WNO delivers a well-performed production of Mozart’s Magic Flute with some fresh ideas, but other which dilute it.
Monteverdi meets India: Orpheus at Opera North
The collaboration of Opera North and South Asian Arts is a thrilling celebration of renaissance opera and Indian classical music.