Classical and Opera Features
by Simon Thomas
Slightly late for our meeting, Gerald Finley found himself winding through the labyrinthine corridors in the depths of the Royal Opera House. He says it…
by Simon Thomas
If the creative team at English National Opera is putting an optimistic gloss on the company’s potential problems, they have plenty new to boast about....
by Simon Thomas
Philip Langridge is one of the UK’s most respected tenors, with over 40 years experience on the opera stage, in the concert hall and recording...
by Simon Thomas
Not all of us can jet off to this or that festival (apart from anything, it’s bad for the environment) but we can dream. And...
by Simon Thomas
At this year’s Olivier Awards, presented at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London on Sunday night, there were three opera recipients. A Special Award was presented...
by Dave Paxton
The Royal Festival Hall is finally back, and with a programme packed to bursting with great orchestras, conductors and soloists.Opening night is 11 June, with...
by Simon Thomas
Soprano Lesley Garrett has been successful in everything she’s turned her hand to – stage work (both operatic and musical theatre), concerts, television, recordings and...
by Dave Paxton
The Royal Festival Hall is finally back, and with a programme packed to bursting with great orchestras, conductors and soloists.Opening night is 11 June ,...
by Dominic McHugh
Mezzo-soprano Felicity Palmer is one of the most respected and admired opera singers of the past three decades, her vivid performing style, pronounced acting ability...
by Dominic McHugh
A witty conversationalist and modest interlocutor, baritone Anthony Michaels-Moore’s real-life persona could hardly be further from that of the character he’s about to play at...
by Dave Paxton
With the Royal Festival Hall threatening to finally reopen in June of this year, its competitors must work especially hard to attract both audiences and...
by Dave Paxton
Antonio Pappano in the pit and a high-octane cast including Eva Maria-Westbroek, Bryn Terfel and Placido Domingo gracing the boards, anticipation is sky high (from...
by Simon Thomas
One of the joys of living in London is that you can go out almost every night of the year and see world-class music-making. Londoners...
