United Kingdom Janáček, The Cunning Little Vixen: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the RNCM / Martin Pickard (conductor). Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, 26.3.2026. (MC)
Janáček’s Vixen at the RNCM provided entertainment in spades
Michael Cookson
Providing drama from start to finish this Opera North revival of Peter Grimes was a huge audience hit
United Kingdom Britten, Peter Grimes: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Opera North / Garry Walker (conductor). Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, 13.3.2026. (MC)
Louisa Muller’s new Opera North production blew the cobwebs off Le nozze di Figaro
United Kingdom Mozart, Le nozze di Figaro: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Opera North / Valentina Peleggi (conductor). Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, 12.3.2026. (MC)
ENO’s concert staging of Così fan tutte provided the audience with enjoyment in spades
United Kingdom Mozart, Così fan tutte (concert staging): Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Alexander Joel (conductor). Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 27.2.2026. (MC)
Opera North’s Susanna directed by Olivia Fuchs is superb and firmly holds your attention
United Kingdom Handel, Susanna: Soloists, Phoenix Dance Theatre, Chorus and Orchestra of Opera North / Johanna Soller (conductor). Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays, 14.11.2025. (MC)
Despite a disappointing staging, Opera North’s La bohème still proves hard to resist
United Kingdom Puccini, La bohème: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Opera North / Catriona Beveridge (conductor). Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays, 13.11.2025. (MC)
An enthusiastic and committed Hallé does full justice to their composer-conductor John Adams
United Kingdom John Adams in Manchester – Adams Conducts Harmonium: Mary Bevan (soprano), Hallé Choir and Hallé / John Adams (conductor). The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 30.10.2025. (MC)
Elena Schwarz conducts a compelling concert on her Hallé debut
United Kingdom Britten, Unsuk Chin, Schubert: Faustine de Monès (soprano), Hallé / Elena Schwarz (conductor). The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 23.10.2025. (MC)
