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)
Opera & Ballet
Collected opera and ballet reviews
Two rarely performed works at LA Opera: Highway 1, USA and The Dwarf
United States William Grant Still, Highway 1, USA & Alexander Zemlinsky, The Dwarf: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of LA Opera / James Conlon (conductor). Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, 3.3.2024. (JRo)
A valuable opportunity to see and hear Handel’s Hercules at Berlin’s Komische Oper
Germany Handel, Hercules: Soloists, Choral soloists (director: David Cavelius) and Orchestra of the Komische Oper / David Bates (conductor). Komische Oper, Berlin, 3.3.2024. (MB)
Seattle Opera’s X reflects on Malcolm X’s legacy, past and present
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)
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)