A decadent and delicate 'La traviata' bolsters its reputation and justifies its frequent productions in this new run at Royal Ballet and Opera, both an undeniable classic and a stellar starting point for opera newbies. Read Sam's ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review here: allthatdazzles.co.uk/post/review-la…

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Really enjoyed the dress rehearsal of Ted Huffman's new production of Eugene Onegin on Friday, can't wait to see it again tomorrow on opening night! thetimes.com/culture/classi…

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Lovely podcast, organised by Olivia, all about the Jette Parker Programme and a little bit about our upcoming performance of Fidelio too with JPA alumna Jennifer Davis 💫

Lovely article that Lily arranged, can't wait to see Eun Sun Kim make her Covent Garden debut in Tosca next week!

What makes Puccini's much-loved masterpieces tick? 🤔 Join us as we mark the centenary of Puccini’s death with productions of Tosca and La bohème, and explore the legacy of the ever-popular composer. ▶️ Watch live tonight from 7.45pm GMT: bit.ly/3Zeks40

Last work day before having the Christmas week off, easy questions or festive greetings only in my inbox please everyone🙏

Super interesting piece on the art of libretto writing! Festen, with libretto by Lee Hall and music by Mark-Anthony Turnage opens on Tuesday! 🎟️rbo.org.uk/tickets-and-ev…

The composer Mark-Anthony Turnage tackles family horrors in his new work, Festen | ✍️ Richard Morrison Click below for the full article 👇 thetimes.com/culture/classi…

Having read the libretto for "Festen," Mark-Anthony Turnage's new opera, it's both funnier and darker than the film nytimes.com/2025/02/10/art… Fingers crossed it lives up to that when it opens tomorrow. Below's some titbits that didn't make the edit:

A gigantic leap from Mark-Anthony Turnage in the premiere of his caustic, sometimes horribly disturbing Festen. My five-star review. thetimes.com/article/724aa5…

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What a great evening!

We're excited to announce that Angela Hartnett is launching a brand-new restaurant and bar at the Royal Opera House. Opening in September 2025, the spaces will bring sophisticated yet simple, Italian-inspired cooking to our Covent Garden home: bit.ly/4e8onGz

Lovely news for Jakub!

A myth remade… Handel’s Semele returns to its Covent Garden home as a bold new production by The Royal Opera opens on our Main Stage tonight. Set in the decadent world of the wealthy and powerful, Oliver Mears’ darkly satirical retelling strips away the divine to reveal