Written on Skin at the ROH
When George Benjamin’s Written on Skin debuted at Aix en Provence five years ago it…
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Manon Lescaut at The Royal Opera House
Manon Lescaut isn’t generally considered Puccini’s best known (or loved) opera. After the first two…
Thunderstorm at the Coliseum
It’s a rare treat to go to an opera house with absolutely no idea what…
Tristan and Isolde
Tristan and Isolde is an opera you can throw a lot at without overwhelming it,…
Tannhäuser at the ROH
Wagner’s operas can feel a bit like watching a test match for the first time.…
Lucia di Lammermoor at the ROH
Ah, Bel Canto. Lots of lovely frocks, and even lovelier singing, and hopefully no naughty…
Britten’s Peter Grimes
Matt Hutchinson reviews the ENO’s revival of Britten’s bleak masterpiece…
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…