Author: Robert Hamilton
Hamiltonic: Monkey 47 Gin, Bill’s Restaurant, Leeds
Every time I pull into Leeds Station I look out for the three Italian towers. Over the years they have become increasingly hard to spot among the plain, anonymous new-builds along the Leeds Liverpool Canal, and I suspect they will be lost forever one day.
Review: Aida, Opera North, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Of all the iconic Italian operas, I had yet to see Verdi’s Aida.
Opera Review: Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci, City of Manchester Opera, Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
For some reason, May 23 stuck in my mind. It was an important day, but I couldn’t remember why. At my age, this happens with frightening regularity.
Food Review: Canto, Ancoats, Manchester
Some years back I spent a weekend at a farm outside Lisbon. It was run by Maria, a widow in her 60s, with the strength of a bull and the wit of a fox.
Food Review: Lunya, Barton Arcade, Manchester
It is one of my good fortunes to visit Barcelona twice a year, something I have done since 2011. I almost feel like a returning resident.
Preview: OperaWatch, Summer 2019
As keen readers of OperaWatch will know (thank you, Freda and Eric Thwaites), summer is traditionally a quiet period for opera here in the North.
Opera Review: The Pilgrim’s Progress, Ralph Vaughan Williams, RNCM
At OperaWatch we always look forward to an invitation to the latest student production at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM).
Food Review: Australasia, Manchester
I’ve always thought the entrance to Australasia to be both imposing and secretive.
Opera Review: The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky; Gianni Schacci by Giacomo Puccini, Opera North, The Lowry
It’s the end of a fantastic spring season by Opera North at Salford’s Lowry.
The Northern Soul Awards 2018
The Northern Soul Awards 2018 took place at the stunning Manchester Cathedral on November 15. Here’s our list of winners, along with the Highly Commended and Special Mentions for each category. Congratulations!
https://awards.northernsoul.me.uk/the-2018-awards/the-2018-winners/
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The Northern Soul Poll
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