John Rhodes

Grange Park Opera’s sparky Das Rheingold augurs well for its forthcoming Ring cycle

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Grange Park Opera 2026 [2] – Wagner, Das Rheingold: Soloists, Orchestra of English National Opera / Harry Sever (conductor) Grange Park Opera, West Horsley, 26.6.2026. (JR)

Rheinmaidens (Ailish Tynan, Olivia Rose Tringham and Charlotte Bateman) and Alberich (David Stout) © Marc Brenner

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Lewisham Choral Society and a first-rate trio of soloists deliver a fine War Requiem

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Britten, War Requiem: Philippa Boyle (soprano), Gwilym Bowen (tenor), Daniel Tate (baritone), Lewisham Choral Society, KölnChor, Rheinischer Kammerchor Köln (chorus master, conductor: Wolfgang Siegenbrink), The Emerald Choir (chorus master: Clare Caddick), Forest Philharmonic Orchestra / Dan Ludford-Thomas (musical director, conductor). Goldsmiths Great Hall, University of London, London, 25.4.2026. (JR)

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Pappano assembles a dream team for his Gerontius with the London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Elgar, The Dream of Gerontius: Emily D’Angelo (mezzo-soprano), David Butt Philip (tenor), William Thomas (bass), London Symphony Chorus (chorus director: Mariana Rosas), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 21.4.2026. (JR)

David Butt Philip (tenor), Emily D’Angelo (mezzo-soprano), conductor Sir Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra © LSO/Mark Allan

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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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