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Martyn Harrison

A Rare Opportunity to Hear Otello in the Verdi Bi-Centenary Year

28/10/201324/10/2013 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Verdi, Otello: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Midsummer Opera, the Blackheath Choir, David Roblou (Conductor), John Upperton (Chorus Master) St. John’s Church, Waterloo, London 18.10.2013. (MH)

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Categories Opera & Ballet, Previously Published, UK Opera Tags London, Martyn Harrison

Britten’s Church Parables at Aldeburgh: Sheer Perfection

29/06/201327/06/2013 by Stan

Benjamin Britten, The Prodigal Son, The Burning Fiery Furnace: Mahogany Opera, Jubilee Opera, Aurora Orchestra, Roger Vignoles (music director), Orford Church, Suffolk 21.6.2013 (MTH)

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Categories Concert Reviews, Previously Published, UK Concerts Tags Aldeburgh, Martyn Harrison
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