Festivals

An Italian feast from John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London at the BBC Proms

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom BBC Proms 2026 [5] – Verdi, Walton, Respighi: Jonathan Aasgaard (cello), Sinfonia of London / John Wilson (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 24.7.2026. (CK)

Cellist Jonathan Aasgaard and the Sinfonia of London conducted by John Wilson © BBC/Chris Christodoulou

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Transcendent transfiguration: Ryan Bancroft and the BBC NOW at the Royal Albert Hall

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom BBC Proms 2026 [4]- Various: Mari Eriksmoen (soprano), Paula Murrihy (mezzo-soprano), James Way (tenor), Szymon Mechliński (baritone), London Philharmonic Choir, BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Ryan Bancroft (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 23.7.2026. (AV-E)

Ryan Bancroft conducts Paula Murrihy (mezzo-soprano), Mari Eriksmoen (soprano), Szymon Mechliński (baritone) and the BBC NOW © BBC/Mark Allan

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Kartalov’s Cav & Pag proves a stunning triumph in Sofia’s Opera on the Square festival

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BulgariaBulgaria Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana & Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci: Soloists, Children’s Choir of Bulgaria Radio, Chorus and Orchestra of Sofia Opera / Daniel Oren (conductor). Opera on the Square, Sofia, 15.7.2026. (GT)

Plamen Kartalov’s Opera of the Square Pagliacci

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No scenery, no apologies, just Oklahoma! at Glimmerglass

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United StatesUnited States The Glimmerglass Festival 2026 [2] – Rodgers & Hammerstein, Oklahoma!: Soloists, Glimmerglass Festival Chorus and Orchestra / James Lowe (conductor). Cooperstown Central School, N.J. Sterling Auditorium, Cooperstown, 18.7.2026. (RP)

[Opening night photo] Peter Murphy (Will Parker) © Kayleen Bertrand

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