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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.
Merriment aplenty in Cal McCrystal's Merry Widow at Glyndebourne
Glyndebourne's new production of Lehár's greatest work is interpreted with his customary flair and fun by Cal McCrystal.
Scottish Barber of Seville packed with fun
Sir Thomas Allen returns to Scottish Opera to revive The Barber of Seville with a strong cast headed by Samuel Dale Johnson, Anthony Gregory, David Stout and Simone McIntosh.
Sir Thomas Allen directs a delightful Don Giovanni at Scottish Opera
Set in the sinister backstreets of Venice, this production from 2013 boasts strong singing all around and brisk, bright conducting by Stuart Stratford.
Devilish downpour cannot dampen The Soldier's Tale at the EIF
Rarely has so distinguished a group been assembled to give this work live; it would have shone as a highlight even in a normal year of visiting foreign ensembles and performers.
Scottish Opera’s steampunk Magic Flute returns
Sir Thomas Allen’s crowd-pleasing Magic Flute returns to Scottish Opera in a finely sung performance with Tobias Ringborg drawing period colours from the orchestra.
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Sir Thomas Allen: A singer of songs
The distinguished baritone recalls his Lieder training, how his interpretations have developed and what his operatic work has brought to the concert platform.