Michael Cookson

Simon Boccanegra was a resounding success and testament to Elder’s 24-year rejuvenation of the Hallé

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Verdi, Simon Boccanegra (concert staging, 1857 version): Soloists, Chorus of Opera North, RNCM Opera Chorus, Hallé / Sir Mark Elder (conductor). The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 18.4.2024. (MC)

Sir Mark Elder conducting the Hallé © David Hughes

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A talented cast combined to make Opera North’s Così fan tutte an eminently enjoyable production

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Mozart, Così fan tutte: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Opera North / Clemens Schuldt (conductor). Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, The Quays, Salford, 21.3.2024. (MC)

Henry Neill (Guglielmo), Quirijn de Lang (Don Alfonso) and Anthony Gregory (Ferrando) © James Glossop

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Opera North’s double bill of Mascagni and Rachmaninov was given highly engaging performances

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Opera Double Bill – Mascagni, Cavalleria rusticana & Rachmaninov, Aleko: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Opera North / Antony Hermus (conductor). Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, The Quays, Salford, 20.3.2024. (MC)

Giselle Allen (above centre right, Santuzza) in Cavalleria rusticana © Tristram Kenton

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Opera North’s La rondine proves a balm for our troubles today

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Puccini, La rondine: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Opera North / Kerem Hasan (conductor). Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford Quays, 17.11.2023. (MC)

Laura-Kelly McInroy (Suzy), Kathryn Sharpe (Bianca), Pasquale Orchard (Yvette), Philip Smith (Rambaldo), Sébastien Guèze (Ruggero), Satriya Krisna (Goblin), Ross McInroy (Périchaud) © Tristram Kenton

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