United States Anthony Davis, X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X: Soloists, Seattle Opera, Seattle Symphony / Kazem Abdullah (conductor). McCaw Hall, Seattle, 25.2.2024. (ZC)
Seattle Opera’s X reflects on Malcolm X’s legacy, past and present
Opera & Ballet
Collected opera and ballet reviews
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)
Do Giovanni and friends Entertain You? Oh yes, they do!
United Kingdom Giovanni – Let Me Entertain You: Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, 26.2.2024. (JPr)
Chelsea Opera Group’s Lakmé was a memorable experience and the cast had no weak links
United Kingdom Delibes, Lakmé: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Chelsea Opera Group / Matthew Scott Rogers (conductor). Cadogan Hall, London, 25.2.2024. (CC)
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)
Jamiel Devernay-Laurence brings a further wide range of dance styles to his Canary Wharf Ballet Nights
United Kingdom Ballet Nights: Jamiel Devernay-Laurence (compère). Lanterns Dance Studio, London, 23.2.2024. (JO’D)
