In brief: La Liberazione di Ruggiero dall’Isola di Alcina
The first-known opera to be composed by a woman, Francesca Caccini’s work tells the story of the knight Ruggiero and his escape from the evil sorceress Alcina.
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How To Get Cheap Tickets To The Opera
A trip to the opera can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Follow these top tips to get your cheap tickets.
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In brief: Peter Grimes
Britten’s powerful opera about a misunderstood fisherman paints a vivid picture of a small community’s descent into suspicion, gossip and mob mentality in the face of tragedy.
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In full: La bohème
Puccini’s enduring tragic love story tells of the doomed affair between a pretty seamstress and a penniless poet. It is packed with some of opera’s most beautiful – and recognisable – music.
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Coronavirus And The Changing Face Of Opera
The performing arts sector has been hit hard by the Covid-19 health crisis, but it has also forced some innovative solutions to difficult problems. Rebecca Armstrong looks at what this might mean for opera.
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In Brief: L’enfant et les sortilèges
This lyrical fantasy composed by Ravel, with a libretto by Colette, brings together humour and theatricality.
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In brief: The Beggar’s Opera
This satirical ballad opera by John Gay tells the story of London’s criminal underbelly, centring on highwayman, gang leader and philanderer Captain Macheath.
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Will Coronavirus Change The Way We Consume Opera?
With the country in lockdown and theatres forced to close, opera companies have been coming up with novel ways of sharing their productions. Rebecca Armstrong asks if this will have a lasting effect on how we enjoy opera.
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How To Get Your Opera Fix
With venues across the UK – and much of the world – shut down due to coronavirus, Rebecca Armstrong looks at ways you can still access a bit of culture.
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In full: Die Zauberflöte
Mozart’s magical fairy tale is one of opera’s most beloved works, telling the story of handsome Prince Tamino as he attempts to rescue Pamina from the evil sorcerer Sarastro.
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In brief: La Liberazione di Ruggiero dall’Isola di Alcina
The first-known opera to be composed by a woman, Francesca Caccini’s work tells the story of the knight Ruggiero and his escape from the evil sorceress Alcina.
Read More
How To Get Cheap Tickets To The Opera
A trip to the opera can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Follow these top tips to get your cheap tickets.
Read More
In brief: Peter Grimes
Britten’s powerful opera about a misunderstood fisherman paints a vivid picture of a small community’s descent into suspicion, gossip and mob mentality in the face of tragedy.
Read More
In full: La bohème
Puccini’s enduring tragic love story tells of the doomed affair between a pretty seamstress and a penniless poet. It is packed with some of opera’s most beautiful – and recognisable – music.
Read More
Coronavirus And The Changing Face Of Opera
The performing arts sector has been hit hard by the Covid-19 health crisis, but it has also forced some innovative solutions to difficult problems. Rebecca Armstrong looks at what this might mean for opera.
Read More
In Brief: L’enfant et les sortilèges
This lyrical fantasy composed by Ravel, with a libretto by Colette, brings together humour and theatricality.
Read More
In brief: The Beggar’s Opera
This satirical ballad opera by John Gay tells the story of London’s criminal underbelly, centring on highwayman, gang leader and philanderer Captain Macheath.
Read More
Will Coronavirus Change The Way We Consume Opera?
With the country in lockdown and theatres forced to close, opera companies have been coming up with novel ways of sharing their productions. Rebecca Armstrong asks if this will have a lasting effect on how we enjoy opera.
Read More
How To Get Your Opera Fix
With venues across the UK – and much of the world – shut down due to coronavirus, Rebecca Armstrong looks at ways you can still access a bit of culture.
Read More