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It was a cold Winter evening when I set off across the Pennines, armed only with a couple of G&Ts.
Read the full story..What’s on in Spring – Operawatch
In the manner of TV’s Springwatch I have decided to call my occasional opera preview Operawatch.
Read the full story..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.
Read the full story..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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