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Outstanding performances redeem a somewhat patchy production of Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte at the Royal Opera House. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
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Giulio Cesare Glyndebourne Festival review: Handel’s opera hits all the right notes
Beautiful music and glaring historical anachronisms have never gone as well together as in David McVicar’s take on Handel’s Giulio Cesare. Even by Glyndebourne’s extraordinarily high standards, this production is a gloriously enjoyable triumph. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
Read More »Lucia di Lammermoor review: A stunning soprano in a dubious Royal Opera production
A perfect performance by American soprano Nadine Sierra leading an excellent cast in Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor at the Royal Opera House in London. An intelligent revival by Robin Tebbutt removes some of the dodgier elements of Katie Mitchell’s production. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
Read More »Britain’s Got Talent judges spark uproar after ‘robbing’ opera singer of Golden Buzzer
Britain’s Got Talent was back on screens this evening for the second instalment of its new series, and the Golden Buzzer was used by Alesha Dixon who broke down in tears over an act. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »Madama Butterfly review: Royal Opera triumph soars to new heights on Lithuanian wings
Puccini’s Madama Butterfly is better than ever at the Royal Opera House, boosted by a sensational leading lady. This is everything opera should be. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
Read More »Jenůfa opera review: Intense and brilliant Janáček at the ENO
Another triumph as The ENO continues its revival from recent troubles with a searingly effective production of Janáek’s magnificent opera Jenfa. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
Read More »Giant review – Modern opera about grave-robbing and medicine grips powerfully
Giant opera review: 18th Century instruments and modern electronica mix in the Royal Opera House’s creepily powerful true tale of grave robbing and the birth of modern medicine. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
Read More »The Magic Flute Review: Truly magical Mozart at the English National Opera
Simon McBurney’s production of Mozart’s Magic Flute was hugely acclaimed on its first appearance at ENO in 2013 and with each subsequent revival has grown better and funnier. This year’s is simply unmissable. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
Read More »Carmen English National Opera review: Carmen Breaks the Rules
Well, it’s not really three stars: more a four-star performance of a two-star production. I have now seen this version by the controversial Spanish director Calixto Bieito at least three times and every time I try to enjoy it but always seem to find more things to object to. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
Read More »We have MS and danced ballet together at the Royal Opera House – Not a bad date, right?
Ekow and Carly danced with MS Society friends and Royal Ballet members and tell us their story. Warning: hot man kidnapping was involved. We also talk to their inspired and inspiring choreographer Bim. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
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