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Lampooning the law: Scottish Opera’s satirical new double bill

Ross Cumming (Roger Penistone) in A Matter of Misconduct! © Mihaela Bodlovic

Scottish Opera’s double bill of Trial by Jury and the world premiere of Toby Hession’s fun-packed A Matter of Misconduct! features an ensemble cast, mostly of Emerging Artists. 

****1
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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.
***11
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Sir David McVicar's new Trittico a triumph for Scottish Opera

Roland Wood (Gianni Schicchi) and ensemble in Gianni Schicchi © James Glossop

Scottish Opera’s 60th birthday present proves a triumph, with outstanding singing from Karen Cargill, Sunyoung Seo, Viktor Antipenko and Roland Wood. 

*****
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Death Becomes Her: Floris Visser's new Bohème at Glyndebourne

An ideal young cast and a thoughtful production bring fresh perspectives to Puccini's tragedy.
*****
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Scottish Opera revives Gilbert and Sullivan's timely Utopia, Limited

A semi-staged concert that boasts strong musical performances and appealing production values makes a spirited case for reappraising Gilbert and Sullivan's penultimate collaboration.

****1
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Scottish Opera's spectacular Gondoliers bump starts its new season

Stuart Maunder directs a lavishly costumed cast, Derek Clark conducts fine playing and singing and Isabel Baquero’s choreography sparkles.

****1
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