VIDEO PODCAST: Slava Ukraini! - recorded on the day Europe woke up to the news that Vladimir Putin's Russian forces had invaded Ukraine. Also features Caitríona O'Leary and Eric Fraad discussing their new film Island of Saints, and pays tribute to Joseph Horovitz, Malcolm Troup and Maria Nockin.
SPONSORED: DVD Spotlight. Olympic Scale - Charles Gounod's Roméo et Juliette, reviewed by Robert Anderson.
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SPONSORED: CD Spotlight. A Fantastic Collection. Penelope Cave Panorama CD. Little-known harpsichord gems, strongly recommended by Alice McVeigh.
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Kentish Opera, founded in 1953 by Audrey Langford and Ande Anderson, stages a wide range of operas, giving four to six performances, generally twice a year, in the north Kent areas of Bromley, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. This UK company is professional apart from its highly trained amateur chorus and the many volunteers helping behind the scenes. Providing a vital opportunity for young professional singers to gain experience performing major roles, it is instrumental in helping them to become established with major professional companies.
Further information: www.kentishopera.com
Ensemble. A Veritable Spectacle - Smetana's 'The Bartered Bride', enjoyed by Roderic Dunnett
Ensemble. Special Praise - Bizet's 'Carmen' at Kentish Opera, enjoyed by Pippa Hare
Ensemble. Much Praise - 'Orpheus in the Underworld' from Kentish Opera, reviewed by Pippa Hare
Ensemble. Student Life and Love - Puccini's 'La bohème' from Kentish Opera, enjoyed by Pippa Hare