Photo © Richard Smith
The new Royal Opera Season begins with both a favourite and a novel twist: Mozart’s elegant and witty Così fan tutte will be gracing the stage at Covent Garden and screened live to a host of cinemas across the UK.
Read MoreCosì fan tutte: cinema screenings live from the Royal Opera House
Friday, 10 September 2010 09:57:37 BST
Summer festival season
Wednesday, 23 June 2010 15:55:17 BST
© Mike Hoban, 2009
The summer festival season is upon us; picnics, hazy evenings and beautiful music amidst beautiful scenery. Here is just a tiny snapshot of some of the festivals bringing classical music to life across Europe over the warmer months.
Read MoreHolland Park Opera: season 2010
Friday, 28 May 2010 12:02:08 BST
As the first rays of summer warm the English countryside, the outdoor music season emergences from the wings and takes centre stage. Now in its 14th year, Opera Holland Park is gearing up for another season of interesting and eclectic live performance in one of London’s prettiest parks.
©Richard Thomas 2006
Read MoreRoyal Opera House season 2010-2011 - Part One: September to December
Thursday, 27 May 2010 21:39:37 BST
Dates have been released for the entire Royal Opera House 2010-11 season and booking is now open for all performances.
The new season kicks off with Così fan tutte, an opera buffa, or comic opera, by Mozart...
© Peter Suranyi (8/8/2009)
Read MoreRoyal Opera House season 2010-2011 - Part Two: January to July
Thursday, 13 May 2010 11:48:49 BST
The first opera of 2011 at the Royal Opera House is Il barbiere di Siviglia, the barber of Seville, a deft comedy from the pen of Rossini. It is performed here by a young cast, endeavouring to capture the playfulness and witty touches of this Italian opera from 1816...
© Peter Suranyi (8/8/2009)
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