Onegin at Opera Holland Park
Onegin. It makes such a rich sound when you say it. Onyaygin. Even if you’re…
Browsing: Music
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…”
Hampton Court Palace Festival
One of the most exciting and anticipated outdoor events of the season, Hampton Court Palace…
A Great Escape at the Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s Film Gala at The Royal Albert Hall has become an annual…
Chicago Mike’s School of Rock
“Ruuuush!” screams our guide, Chicago Mike. Rush, you see, is the surname of one of the passengers booked today on the Original London Rock Tour. Kira reports on London’s musical maze of mystery…
Laurie Anderson: Sonic Architect
A time-traveller. An inventor. The tape-bow violin and the six-foot-long MIDI controller-synched talking stick can be credited to her. An electronic pioneer and bona fide sonic architect. Meet Laurie Anderson…
Jazz and the City
The Aberdeen Discovery Show began in the spring of 2011 when Boisdale’s Thames-side location first opened (Belgravia and Bishopsgate preceded it). January marks the first month that it is taking place under new programming management.
Don’t Cry Baby: In Memory of Etta James
“Her vocals were at once those of a big cat and of a butterfly – a flurry of emotions vocalised instinctively and immediately. It was only later that I realised this was what soul music was.”
Gin & Jazz in Mayfair
Gin and jazz has long been one of my favourite cocktails. During my student years…