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English Touring Opera’s sparkling The Gondoliers is an utter joy from start to finish

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Gilbert & Sullivan, The Gondoliers: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English Touring Opera / Jack Ridley (conductor). Hackney Empire, London, 11.4.2026. (JR)

Phil Wilcox (Duke of Plaza-Toro), Lauren Young (Duchess of Plaza-Toro) and Kelli-Ann Masterson (Casilda) © Richard Hubert Smith

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Kosky’s oddly staged Siegfried disappoints though Pappano and his orchestra are on top form

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Wagner, Siegfried: Soloists, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Broadcast live (directed by Peter Jones) from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 31.3.2026 and viewed at the Chelmsford Theatre, Essex, 5.4.2026. (JPr)

Soloman Howard (Fafner) and Andreas Schager (Siegfried) in Act II © The Royal Opera/Monika Rittershaus

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ENO’s concert staging of Così fan tutte provided the audience with enjoyment in spades

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United KingdomUnited 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)

[l-r] Lucy Crowe (Fiordiligi), Ailish Tynan (Despina) and Taylor Raven (Dorabella) © Matthew Johnson

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