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Sir Thomas Allen’s Figaro for Scottish Opera still entertains
A traditional Marriage of Figaro entertains with a strong cast, eye-catching design and lighting, and Amanda Holden’s earthy libretto.
East meets West in Dai Fujikura’s The Great Wave at Scottish Opera
Stuart Stratford conducts the world premiere of Fujikura’s opera about Hokusai’s image at Scottish Opera, with Satoshi Miyagi directing with his Japanese creative team.
Sepia memories: Scottish Opera’s La bohème delights in revival
Hye-Youn Lee and Mario Chang head a strong cast in Barbe and Doucet’s revival of La bohème, which marks the retirement of veteran lighting designer, Guy Simard.
An acrobatic Orpheus and Eurydice in Edinburgh
The music plays second fiddle to Australian circus company Circa in Yaron Lifschitz’s production of Gluck's great opera.
A mafioso Merry Widow at Opera Holland Park
Despite some excellent music-making, John Savournin's production is hindered by a laboured New York relocation.
Lampooning the law: Scottish Opera’s satirical new double bill
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.