RESOUNDING ECHOES: From August 2022, Robert McCarney's regular series features little-known twentieth century classical composers.
LISTENING TO TCHAIKOVSKY: Béla Hartmann uses his knowledge of Eastern Europe to argue against the banning of all Russian culture following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
Midsummer Opera is a UK-based repertory opera company, founded in 1985. It gives concert performances of operas, including less-performed works, under the artistic leadership of conductor David Roblou. Further information at midsummeropera.org.uk
Ensemble. Great Vitality - Verdi's 'Don Carlo', heard by Robert Hugill
Ensemble. Atmosphere is Everything - Weber's 'Der Freischütz', reviewed by Robert Hugill
Ensemble. New Territory - An unusual version of Puccini's 'Turandot', reviewed by Robert Hugill