United Kingdom Britten, The Rape of Lucretia: Soloists, Aurora Orchestra / Corinna Niemeyer (conductor). Linbury Theatre, Covent Garden, 13.11.2022. (CC)
The Royal Opera at its very best: a new generation of singers excel in The Rape of Lucretia
Opera & Ballet
Collected opera and ballet reviews
Ben Woodward sets off again on the Ring road with Regents Opera’s virtuosic orchestra and strong cast
United Kingdom Wagner, Das Rheingold: Soloists, Orchestra of Regents Opera / Benjamin Woodward (conductor). Grand Temple, Freemasons Hall, London, 13.11.2022. (JPr)
NEBT perform with gusto in Cycles of Loss and Love
United Kingdom New English Ballet Theatre: Cycles of Loss and Love: Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre, Royal Academy of Dance, London, 11.11.2022. (JO’D)
ENB’s bold decision to frame a joyous work with two sombre ones pays off in their latest triple bill
United Kingdom English National Ballet’s EK/Forsythe/Quagebeur: Dancers of English National Ballet, English National Ballet Philharmonic / Gavin Sutherland (conductor). Sadler’s Wells, London, 9.11.2022. (JO’D)
The Dallas Opera’s bewitching storybook Hansel and Gretel
United States Humperdinck, Hansel and Gretel: Soloists, Children’s Chorus of the Greater Dallas Choral Society, The Dallas Opera Orchestra / Emmanuel Villaume (conductor). Livestreamed (directed by Tim Kelly) from the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, Dallas, 5.11.2022. (JPr)
Ivan Putrov’s Men in Motion 10th Anniversary Gala was a melange of choreographers and styles
United Kingdom Ivan Putrov’s Men in Motion 10th Anniversary Gala: Paradisal Players / Samuel Burstin (conductor). London Coliseum, 6.11.2022. (JO’D)
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s highly absorbing coupling of two fascinating chamber operas
United Kingdom Opera Double Bill: Michael Nyman, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat & Gavin Bryars, Marilyn Forever: Opera students and musicians of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland / William Cole (conductor). Sir Alexander Gibson Opera Studio, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow, 2.11.2022. (MC)
Nadine Sierra’s Violetta in the Met’s La traviata is as remarkable as her recent Lucia
United States The Met: Live in HD – Verdi, La traviata: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera, New York / Daniele Callegari (conductor). Broadcast live to Cineworld Basildon, Essex, 5.11.2022. (JPr)
