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The late Patric Standford may have written these short pieces deliberately to provoke our feedback. If so, his success is reflected in the rich range of readers' comments appearing at the foot of most of the pages.
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