DVD Spotlight. A New Light - La Scala gives 'Maria Stuarda' the royal treatment, by Gregory Moomjy. '... the cast was in fine voice ...'
The Quality of the Cooks - Verdi comic operas on stage, tasted by Giuseppe Pennisi
DVD Spotlight. A Rarity - Jonathan Dove's 'The Adventures of Pinocchio', reviewed by Howard Smith. '... considerable merits on display ...'
A Bombshell - Carmen at the movies, by Maria Nockin
Meticulously Explored - Bellini's 'La Somnambula' provides a long-awaited answer to an age-old question, as experienced by Gregory Moomjy
Low cost, but effective - 'Tosca' and 'Butterfly' with live electronics, by Giuseppe Pennisi
A Thrilling New Option - 'Il Trovatore' from Barcelona, experienced in Arizona by Maria Nockin
DVD Spotlight. Malignant Fate - Donizetti's 'Maria Stuarda', recommended by Robert Anderson. '... wonderfully alert ...'
DVD Spotlight. Evident Delight - Puccini's 'La rondine', heard by Robert Anderson. '... exciting acrobatics ...'
Power and Depth - Puccini's 'Il Trittico', reviewed by Rebecca Schmid
CD Spotlight. An Exceptional Recording - Mozart's 'Idomeneo', treasured by Patric Standford. '... beautifully paced and crafted ...'
Alive and Well - Giuseppe Pennisi experiences Zeffirelli's latest 'La traviata'
DVD Spotlight. Attractive and Skilful - Royal Opera's 'Hansel and Gretel', recommended by Patric Standford. '... a first class cast ...'
A New Dimension - Giuseppe Pennisi reports that chamber opera is alive and well
Much Praise - 'Orpheus in the Underworld' from Kentish Opera, reviewed by Pippa Hare
Excellent Singing - Handel and Rossini from Los Angeles Opera impress Maria Nockin
Warmth and Richness - Massenet's 'Werther', heard by Mike Wheeler
Particularly Effective - Mozart's 'Così fan tutte', heard by Mike Wheeler
Style and Drama - Gluck's 'Alceste', heard by Robert Hugill
Quirky Opera - Mike Wheeler experiences Janácek's 'The excursions of Mr Broucek'
CD Spotlight. Fine-honed Skill - Alessandro Scarlatti's 'Davidis pugna et victoria', heard by Robert Anderson
Too Good to Miss - Robert Hugill was at the first night of Tchaikovsky's 'The Tsarina's Slippers' at Covent Garden
CD Spotlight. A Superb Work - Thomas Arne's 'Artaxerxes', heard by Robert Anderson. 'Roy Goodman and his team give their all ...'
A Bold Piece - Jonathan Dove's 'Swanhunter', reviewed by Patric Standford
A Sizzling Rendition - 'Carmen' from Phoenix Opera impresses Maria Nockin
Robust Voices - Susan Hampton visits Boston for Puccini's 'La bohème'
A Virtue of Necessity - Robert Hugill was at English Touring Opera's 'Alcina'
A Fine Rendition - 'Così fan tutte' at Arizona Opera, reviewed by Maria Nockin
A Standout Production - New Zealand Opera's 'Eugene Onegin' impresses Howard Smith
CD Spotlight. Brilliantly Portrayed - Friedrich Klose's 'Ilsebill', praised by Gerald Fenech. '... a risky yet rewarding adventure ...'
Dark and Serious - Robert Hugill was at English Touring Opera's 'Tolomeo'
A Different Rendition - Puccini's 'Tosca' on the big screen, reviewed by Maria Nockin
An Enthralling Performance - Robert Hugill reviews Handel's 'Flavio'
Profoundly Beautiful - William Christie's 'Dido and Aeneas' impresses Robert Hugill
A Classy Show - Pimlico Opera's 'Rigoletto', reviewed by Robert Hugill
Authority and Charisma - Wagner's 'Siegfried', reviewed by Maria Nockin
DVD Spotlight. Convincing Forcefulness - A documentary on Puccini's 'Madame Butterfly', seen by Gerald Fenech. '... riveting stuff ...'
Deeply Felt - Verdi's 'Don Carlo' at Covent Garden, reviewed by Robert Hugill
A Gala Atmosphere - Maria Nockin reports from Los Angeles Opera's opening night 'L'Elisir d'amore'
Sterling Performances - Donizetti's 'Linda di Chamounix', heard by Robert Hugill
Brilliant Opportunities - A Rossini double bill, reviewed by Robert Hugill
A Magical Week - Maria Nockin reports from Santa Fe
A Magisterial Presence - William Christie conducts Purcell's 'The Fairy Queen', reviewed by Robert Hugill
Making a Real Fuss - Robert Hugill looks forward to English Touring Opera's HandelFest this autumn
A Slow-burn Approach - 'The Lighthouse' by Peter Maxwell Davies, reviewed by Mike Wheeler
Grippingly-staged - Mike Wheeler is delighted to be surprised by Donizetti's 'Lucrezia Borgia'
Buoyant and Fresh - André Messager's 'Véronique' delights Mike Wheeler
Elemental Music - Malcolm Miller listens to music-theatre works by Harrison Birtwistle
A Different Sort of Beauty - Janácek's 'The Cunning Little Vixen', reviewed by Robert Hugill
Dramatic Essentials - 'Carmen' from Paris, enjoyed by Robert Hugill
Truly Enjoyable - Maria Nockin was at Los Angeles Opera's 'La Traviata'
Another Treat - Martinu's 'Mirandolina' at Garsington Opera, by Roderic Dunnett
A Compelling Portrait - Verdi's 'Don Carlos' impresses Mike Wheeler
A Heady Delight - Shostakovich's operetta 'Moskva, Cheryomushki', reviewed by Mike Wheeler
A Poignant Question-mark - Opera North's 'Abduction from the Seraglio', reviewed by Mike Wheeler
Actually Sung - Weill and Brecht's 'Threepenny Opera', reviewed by Robert Hugill
DVD Spotlight. Gripping Throughout - Donizetti's 'Lucrezia Borgia', recommended by Gerald Fenech. 'Dimitra Theodossiou's Lucrezia rivals that of many of her illustrious predecessors ...'
Student Life and Love - Puccini's 'La bohème' from Kentish Opera, enjoyed by Pippa Hare
Dramatic and Responsive - Verdi's 'Simon Boccanegra' from Chelsea Opera Group, reviewed by Robert Hugill
A Notable Success - Grange Park Opera's 'Norma', reviewed by Robert Hugill
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