Education Opera “too difficult”? 10 Jul 2013 I read Susan Elkin's piece for The Independent, 'Why are educationists so afraid of cultural excellence?' with much nodding of my head. I am particularly passionate about promoting living artists…
Performance Castor & Pollux – ENO 4 Nov 2011 Well not much to say about hearing Rameau at ENO this evening. Such compelling music, engaging staging and beautiful singing and playing. The second act particularly kept me gripped until…
Performance The Passenger – ENO 24 Sep 2011 Hearing the players in the pit getting ready for a performance at the Coliseum reminds me of the limitless potential of the orchestra. It is a rich sonic palette that…