Author: Robert Hamilton
Book Review: Opera North by Kara McKechnie
As you may or may not have noticed, it’s been a bit of a quiet summer on the old opera front.
Review: Manchester Film Festival 2015
There have been a few goes at this in past years. All have floundered on the jagged coastline of disinterest, underfunding, crap location, terrible films or bad timing.
Review: Gaucho, Manchester
It’s been quite some time since I last sat down with the Editor of Northern Soul to break bread and chew the fat.
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Benjamin Britten at RNCM
It was a wet and windy afternoon as I ventured forth to see the Royal Northern College of Music’s production of Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Opera North, Mozart and a dime store Elvis
With a spring in my step, I set out for the opera and a spot of entente cordiale.
Madama Opera: Ellen Kent talks to Northern Soul
March is turning out to be a glorious abundance for opera-goers in Manchester.
What’s on in Spring – Operawatch
In the manner of TV’s Springwatch I have decided to call my occasional opera preview Operawatch.
The Merry Widow at the Royal Northern College of Music
In the midst of your Opera Correspondent’s many birthday celebrations I managed to squeeze in this joyful production of Franz Lehár’s comic opera, The Merry Widow.
Review: The Bartered Bride and La traviata by Opera North
It’s a busy old time in the Hamilton household at the moment what with the build-up to the imminent birthday celebrations of your esteemed Opera Correspondent. The preparations for the state banquet, the VIP guest list and buying the frame for her Majesty’s telegram have all eaten away at time itself.
Preview: Opera North at The Lowry, Autumn Season 2014
As you may or may not know I have been given a battlefield promotion from Opera Critic to Opera Correspondent for my outstanding service to the understanding of opera in the North.
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