Fauré’s Requiem at St Martin-in-the-Fields
“We had a direct view of the English Chamber Choir and orchestra; the Belmont Ensemble of London, conscientiously tuning their instruments and awaiting the conductor’s signal to begin…”
Browsing: Music
Magnificent Mozart: The Magic Flute
“Long considered a masterpiece in the ENO repertoire, the opening night of the final ever revival of Nicholas Hytner’s well-loved production of The Magic Flute was seen as many as like parting from a good friend.”
Sue Me: Guys and Dolls
Any audience would have understandably high expectations of a concert version of the hit Broadway…
An Emotional Roller-Coaster: Carousel
”If it weren’t so enjoyable, one might be tempted to call it opera” – so said theatre critic Brooks Atkinson re-assessing Carousel some years after its first premiere.
The London Chamber Orchestra
“With Julian Lloyd Webber on cello, it was an awe-inspiring conclusion to a programme of some of the finest English music ever produced.” Rebecca visits the LCO at Chelsea’s Cadogan Hall…
Cape Town Opera’s Porgy and Bess
To my mind, not enough operas open with a fist fight. La Boheme – just…
The Bliss of Benny Goodman
“Julian Bliss is surely a case for the progressive education movement, a shining example of nature versus nuture. At the age of five he decided to pick up a clarinet of all things, and learn to play it.”
Onegin at Opera Holland Park
Onegin. It makes such a rich sound when you say it. Onyaygin. Even if you’re…
Light in the Darkness: Billy Budd at the ENO
Matt Hutchinson reviews the English National Opera’s production of Billy Budd, and Larry talks on film to Benedict Nelson about his leading role in this turbulent opera of good versus evil…
Puccini in the Park
Summer is finally upon us. How can you tell? All around the UK festival goers…
Vivaldi’s L’Olympiade at Garsington Opera
“The sweeping 2,500 acre estate means the opera can blast forth without causing disturbance to neighbours – apart from the odd fox.” Rebecca visits the glorious Garsington Opera…
Anthony Minghella’s Madam Butterfly
“Since premiering in 2005, this highly acclaimed English National Opera Madam Butterfly production went on to win Anthony Minghella an Olivier Award and remains the only opera ever directed by him…”