😰We wouldn't want to be in Ben Woodward's position preparing for Regents Opera Ring cycle next month, but we're thrilled he's given us an insight into the chaos and elation of the process... gramophone.co.uk/opera-now/opin…

💵 In light of budget cuts, the situation for opera in Berlin is an unprecedented one 👇 We assess at the situation so far gramophone.co.uk/opera-now/news…

Now in print in the Spring issue of Opera Now magazine, my double interview with Ermonela Jaho | Soprano and Michael Spyres on being Opera Rara’s Artist Ambassadors:

⭐️ The Gramophone Podcast hits 1 million downloads! ⭐️ Thank you all for listening and look out for new episodes every Friday! 🎶

⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Though at times a difficult watch, it’s certain Festen showed the very genius of which this astounding composer is capable.' 👇 Review of the world premiere of Mark Anthony Turnage's 'Festen' gramophone.co.uk/opera-now/revi…

The iconic Thea Musgrave following the ENO premiere of ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ last night

Plaster cast-a diva: it’s Norma or bust in Vienna Theater an der Wien My review published on Opera Now magazine gramophone.co.uk/opera-now/revi…

‘Every fibre in my being said yes’ ✨ Dr Bushra El-Turk and director Kenza Koutchoukali speak to Eleanor Knight about their new opera at De Nationale Opera ‘Oum – A Son’s Quest For His Mother’ 👇 Read gramophone.co.uk/opera-now/feat…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 👑 'A rare resurrection of an overlooked crown jewel' Thea Musgrave's Mary, Queen of Scots at English National Opera ✍️ Claire Jackson gramophone.co.uk/opera-now/revi…

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic chorus work was not always supported by its principal singers in this revival of Adele Thomas's Trovatore Royal Ballet and Opera gramophone.co.uk/opera-now/revi…

‘I underestimated the emotional impact of working on Peter Grimes’: Director Netia Jones on Gothenburg, creative processes and the Linbury Theatre GöteborgsOperan Royal Ballet and Opera Read 👇 gramophone.co.uk/opera-now/feat…

We are hiring up to six composers in London, Manchester and Nottingham for Reimagining the Classics, a bold and innovative project celebrating the rich heritage of opera by exploring its relevance to today’s world. Apply by Monday 24 March. streetwiseopera.org/vacancy/reimag…

📢 Have your say! 📢 Do you have an Opera memory that has stayed with you? Let us know a night with a specific singer or production which holds a special place in your heart! 🎼

⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Though moments of clever irony emerged, much of this world premiere felt needlessly overwhelming' Philip Venables 'We Are The Lucky Ones' at Dutch National Opera REVIEW gramophone.co.uk/opera-now/revi…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'El Turk’s score was a cinematic masterpiece, perfectly weaving its way through Wahab’s complex emotions' Bushra El Turk's 'Oum – A Son's Quest For His Mother' at Dutch National Opera gramophone.co.uk/opera-now/revi…

Blind faith: Evgeny Titov directs a knockout Iolanta at the Wiener Staatsoper My review from last night published on Opera Now magazine gramophone.co.uk/opera-now/revi…

NEWS 📰 Actor Ralph Fiennes to direct new production of Tchaikovsky opera in Paris Opéra de Paris Read 👇 gramophone.co.uk/opera-now/news…

A good catch! 🐟 My review of Welsh National Opera's new Peter Grimes for Opera Now magazine gramophone.co.uk/opera-now/revi…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'There was a time when Nicky Spence was being touted as a potential Heldentenor ... Instead, he’s carved out a superb niche' Britten: Peter Grimes at Welsh National Opera Read 👇 gramophone.co.uk/opera-now/revi…

NEWS: New season and Music Director announced at English National Opera gramophone.co.uk/opera-now/news…