There are so many opera masterpieces on in London this month. The English National Opera (ENO) is performing La Boheme by Puccini (my favourite opera composer) and The Royal Opera House (ROH) is currently showing Rigoletto by the magnificent Verdi …
Read more...The opera to see this month, in my opinion, is Faust, Gounod‘s five act epic. Marking the start of the English National Opera (ENO)’s exciting new season this production is directed by award-winning director Des McAnuff, and conducted by the charismatic …
Read more...There was a change to the programmed cast at last night’s Grand Opera Gala at the Royal Albert Hall. As Alfie Boe’s still ill, we were treated to a different tenor: John Hudson. From the very start, it was clear …
Read more...You can always expect a fantastic spectacle at one of London’s finest theatres, the Royal Opera House. And their current production of Carmen only enhances that reputation. Bizet’s Carmen is definitely a crowd pleaser, with many singable songs. This production, …
Read more...The ENO boldly present Idomeneo this month at Covent Garden. Idomeneo is a classical drama, composed by Mozart when he was just 24. This production is directed by the award-winning Katie Mitchell. Idomeneo is presented in modern day dress, an …
Read more...The opera Tosca is, above all, an epic love story. Every year you are sure to find Puccini’s masterpiece on somewhere, this summer it is being performed by the ENO (English National Opera) at London Coliseum. My first encounter with …
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