United Kingdom Janáček, Jenůfa: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Keri-Lynn Wilson (conductor). London Coliseum, 13.3.2024. (JR)
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WNO’s bold and innovative Death in Venice explores its ambiguous depths (and heights)
United Kingdom Britten, Death in Venice: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Welsh National Opera / Leo Hussain (conductor), Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, 7.3.2024. (GPu)
ETO’s insightful, entertaining and high-quality Rake is not to be missed
United Kingdom Stravinsky, The Rake’s Progress: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English Touring Opera / Jack Sheen (conductor). Hackney Empire, London, 2.2.2024. (AK)
Courage, Love and Laughter: Simon McBurney’s ENO Magic Flute enchants and enlightens
United Kingdom Mozart, The Magic Flute: Soloists, Actors, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Erina Yashima (conductor). London Coliseum, 28.2.2024. (CSa)
A superb Covent Garden revival of Tim Albery’s production showcases Bryn Terfel’s outstanding Dutchman
United Kingdom Wagner, Der fliegende Holländer: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Henrik Nánási (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 29.2.2024. (JPr)
A compelling performance of The Juniper Tree by Northern Ireland Opera
United Kingdom Philip Glass and Robert Moran’s The Juniper Tree: Soloists, Chorus and Instrumentalists, Northern Ireland Opera / Frasier Hickland (conductor). Grand Opera House Studio, Belfast, 24.2.2024. (RB)
WNO’s staging left lots to be desired, though in musical terms Così fan tutte was largely pleasurable
United Kingdom Mozart, Così fan tutte: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Welsh National Opera / Tomáš Hanus (conductor). Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre, 24.2.2024. (GPu)
Another Barber of Seville revival proves ENO remains a joy and a gem
United Kingdom Rossini, The Barber of Seville: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Roderick Cox (conductor). London Coliseum, 22.2.2024. (CC)