The Italian conductor Sesto Quatrini is currently in Germany at the Deutsche Oper Berlin preparing for performances of Rigoletto which begin this week. Until October he was at The Royal Opera House … [Read more...] about [Interview] Italian conductor Sesto Quatrini – “voices hold an ancestral power over me”
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[Review] The Limit – The Royal Ballet’s Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell in a new two-hander
Jann Parry sees The Limit at the Linbury Theatre – “Hayward and Campbell are marvellous movers but the production’s premise is perverse.” TitleThe LimitCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Linbury … [Read more...] about [Review] The Limit – The Royal Ballet’s Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell in a new two-hander
A 131-CD collection to celebrate Maria Callas’ 100th birthday
To celebrate the 100th birthday of Maria Callas, Warner Classics will release La Divina: Maria Callas in all her roles on 22 September 2023. The massive 131-CD collection is the most comprehensive … [Read more...] about A 131-CD collection to celebrate Maria Callas’ 100th birthday
Italian conductor Speranza Scappucci to become Principal Guest Conductor at the Royal Opera
The Royal Opera House has announced that Speranza Scappucci will become Principal Guest Conductor of The Royal Opera. She will take up the position in September 2025, at the start of the 2025-2026 … [Read more...] about Italian conductor Speranza Scappucci to become Principal Guest Conductor at the Royal Opera
Royal Opera House announces 2023-2024 opera and ballet Cinema Season
The Royal Opera House has announced its next Cinema Season with 13 productions, eight of which will be broadcast to screens around the world. The season begins in September when Music Director of … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House announces 2023-2024 opera and ballet Cinema Season
[Interview] Russian baritone Aleksei Isaev: Music is not politics
Guest author Alisa Alekseeva talks to Russian baritone Aleksei Isaev Russian opera singer Aleksei Isaev regularly sings at the major European theatres. Last month he finished a run of performances … [Read more...] about [Interview] Russian baritone Aleksei Isaev: Music is not politics
From dog-poo to diamonds – The Australian Ballet comes to London
The Australian Ballet will visit London’s Royal Opera House during the first week of August. It had been announced that the company would be touring with Kunstkamer – a work by several choreographers … [Read more...] about From dog-poo to diamonds – The Australian Ballet comes to London
[Review] Acosta Danza’s Spectrum – endless commitment, and energy for eternity
Matthew Paluch sees Acosta Danza's Spectrum mixed bill TitleSpectrumCompanyAcosta DanzaVenueLinbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, LondonDate23 January 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch Acosta Danza brings … [Read more...] about [Review] Acosta Danza’s Spectrum – endless commitment, and energy for eternity
The Dancing Times on when a dance critic is a critic no longer
The following is a delightful extract from the ‘comment’ section of The Dancing Times from April 1960 on an incident at the premiere of Frederick Ashton’s La Fille mal Gardée on 28 January 1960 at The … [Read more...] about The Dancing Times on when a dance critic is a critic no longer
[Review] Ruination – Lost Dog’s ho-ho-ho Medea show for Christmas
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees Lost Dog's Ruination TitleRuinationCompanyLost DogVenueLinbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, LondonDate21 December 2022ReviewerMatthew Paluch Ho ho ho Merry Ancient … [Read more...] about [Review] Ruination – Lost Dog’s ho-ho-ho Medea show for Christmas
[Review] The Snowman – music and dance for all the family
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees the 25th London Season of The Snowman in London TitleThe SnowmanCompanyBirmingham RepVenueThe Peacock Theatre, LondonDate20 November 2022ReviewerMatthew Paluch The … [Read more...] about [Review] The Snowman – music and dance for all the family
Dancing Times to sell its collection of 35,000 photographs
Dancing Times, founded in 1910 by Philip J S Richardson, ceased publication in September 2022 following an unbroken 112-year history and is now looking for the right buyer for its collection of 35,000 … [Read more...] about Dancing Times to sell its collection of 35,000 photographs
[Review] Ballet Black celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Royal Opera House
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black in 'Say it Loud' and 'Black Sun'. TitleSay it Loud and Black SunCompanyBallet BlackVenueLinbury Theatre, LondonDate19 October … [Read more...] about [Review] Ballet Black celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Royal Opera House
Ma Vie, an original short dance film from Northern Ballet
Northern Ballet has released Ma Vie, an original dance film choreographed by the well-known hip-hop choreographer Dickson Mbi. It features six Northern Ballet dancers together with guest artist Max … [Read more...] about Ma Vie, an original short dance film from Northern Ballet
The Royal Ballet’s new clothing and accessory collection
The Royal Ballet has a new clothing and accessory collection that “combines high-quality materials with great attention to detail, resulting in luxurious yet practical items for everyday … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s new clothing and accessory collection
[Photo Album] First peek at Marianela Nuñez and Federico Bonelli in Romeo and Juliet
The curtain has just come down on the opening night of Romeo and Juliet at the Royal Opera House. Here's a first look at Marianela Nuñez as Juliet and Federico Bonelli as Romeo in tonight's … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] First peek at Marianela Nuñez and Federico Bonelli in Romeo and Juliet
Royal Opera House ballet and opera cancelled for Omicron variant
Due to ‘resource challenges’ caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant, some performances and tours at The Royal Opera House have been cancelled. Nabucco opens with The Royal Opera … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House ballet and opera cancelled for Omicron variant
Royal Opera House: new ballet and opera streams
Wayne McGregor’s The Dante Project is available from the Royal Opera House’s streaming service from Monday 20 December at 19.30 GMT (20.30 CET). The Guardian said: For his new ballet, Wayne … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House: new ballet and opera streams
The Royal Opera House: opera, ballet, cinema in 2022
In January 2022, The Royal Opera Company will celebrate its 75th anniversary. On 14 January 1947, the 'Covent Garden Opera Company' (its name was changed to The Royal Opera in 1968) performed Carmen. … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera House: opera, ballet, cinema in 2022
Scottish Ballet to review partnership with “dirty oil” sponsors BP
On the last day of COP26 – the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow – Scottish Ballet has come under attack for accepting sponsorship from BP, the British multinational oil and gas … [Read more...] about Scottish Ballet to review partnership with “dirty oil” sponsors BP
Royal Opera House on the Inquest into the death of Liam Scarlett
From the Royal Opera House: The tragedy of Liam Scarlett’s death in April this year came as a profound shock to everyone in The Royal Ballet. The inquest into his death took place today, and the … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House on the Inquest into the death of Liam Scarlett
Royal Opera House ballet and opera Cinema Season 2021-2022
The Royal Opera House will stream six productions to cinemas worldwide after an enforced 16-month hiatus. THE 2021/2022 ROYAL OPERA HOUSE CINEMA SEASON The Royal BalletTHE NUTCRACKERLive: … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House ballet and opera Cinema Season 2021-2022
Young ROH: Royal Opera House launches ticket scheme for 16-25 year-olds
30,000 tickets for Royal Opera House performances Monday to Thursday, offered at £25 for anyone aged 16 to 25 The Royal Opera House has launched its Young ROH scheme, offering 30,000 subsidised … [Read more...] about Young ROH: Royal Opera House launches ticket scheme for 16-25 year-olds
From stage to screen – the Royal Opera House returns to the cinema
The Royal Opera House makes a return to cinema after sixteen months of closure The Royal Opera House has announced the return of its cinema programme after sixteen months of closure. The … [Read more...] about From stage to screen – the Royal Opera House returns to the cinema
The Royal Opera House says ‘Thank You NHS’
Royal Opera House has announced a suite of performances, partnerships and events, as well as a special performance by the Royal Opera Chorus for hospital radios up and down the UK, to say thank you to … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera House says ‘Thank You NHS’
Pappano to leave The Royal Opera and take over at the LSO
The Royal Opera House has confirmed that Antonio Pappano will continue as Music Director of The Royal Opera until the end of the 2023/24 Season, after which he will join the London Symphony Orchestra … [Read more...] about Pappano to leave The Royal Opera and take over at the LSO
The Royal Opera reveals plans for the 2021-2022 season
In the first complete season since 2019, The Royal Opera has announced its early plans for its 2021-2022 season. Detailed information will be announced on 1 June. The Live Cinema season and digital … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera reveals plans for the 2021-2022 season
Despite the pandemic, Dudamel will conduct Otello in Barcelona with an audience
This will be the first staged opera conducted by Gustavo Dudamel in Spain, with a vocal line-up that includes Gregory Kunde and Jorge de León as Otello, Krassimira Stoyanova and Eleonora Buratto as … [Read more...] about Despite the pandemic, Dudamel will conduct Otello in Barcelona with an audience
Bryn Terfel and his first UK opera appearance after lockdown
After lockdown, Bryn Terfel’s first UK opera appearance will be as Falstaff at Grange Park Opera in June. Grange Park Opera was founded in 1998 by Wasfi Kani and has since staged more than 75 … [Read more...] about Bryn Terfel and his first UK opera appearance after lockdown
The Royal Opera to put on fully-staged performances of Tosca
The Royal Opera’s Winter 2020/21 programme will open with 12 performances of Tosca. The revival of Jonathan Kent’s 2006 production will see Anna Netrebko in the title role, Yusif Eyvazov, Gerald … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera to put on fully-staged performances of Tosca
