Through His Teeth: A Faustian deal

By Levi White, 06 April 2014

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Reviewed at Royal Opera House: Linbury Theatre, London on 3 April 2014

Bedford, Through His Teeth

Sian Edwards, Conductor

Bijan Sheibani, Director

Anna Devin, Soprano

Owen Gilhooly-Miles, Baritone

Victoria Simmonds, Mezzo-soprano

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Levi White

Levi grew up as an instrumentalist, playing the piano and cello before discovering his voice in his late teens. He is now studying at a major UK conservatoire. Levi's musical interests include opera, choral music, and contemporary works.