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 Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 2 Mar 2022
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 Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 23 Feb 2022
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 Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 9 Jun 2021
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 Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 23 Mar 2021
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 Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 5 Jan 2021
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 Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 4 Dec 2020
This lyrical fantasy composed by Ravel, with a libretto by Colette, brings together humour and theatricality.
Read Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 8 Sep 2020
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 Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 5 May 2020
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 Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 21 Apr 2020
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 Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 14 Apr 2020
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.
Read Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 2 Mar 2022
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 Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 23 Feb 2022
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 Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 9 Jun 2021
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 Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 23 Mar 2021
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 Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 5 Jan 2021
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 Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 4 Dec 2020
This lyrical fantasy composed by Ravel, with a libretto by Colette, brings together humour and theatricality.
Read Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 8 Sep 2020
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 Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 5 May 2020
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 Moreby Rebecca Armstrong | 21 Apr 2020
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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