Articles relating to: opera
Preview: OperaWatch, Winter 2020
On the eve of the EU referendum in 2016, Richard Mantle, the general director of Opera North, warned of the detrimental effect a no vote would have on the “enormous talent pool which is Europe”.
Win tickets to see RNCM Opera’s production of Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites
Win tickets to see RNCM Opera’s production of Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites.
Review: The Greek Passion by Bohuslav Martinü, Opera North, The Lowry, Salford
Saturday night was going to be big.
Review: The Intelligence Park, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester
There is an old joke that goes like this.
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.
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).
Opera Review: The Magic Flute, Opera North, The Lowry
The excitement in the office at OperaWatch was palpable.
Opera Review: Mary’s Hand, Lancaster Priory Church
I was going to start with that old OperaWatch standby: “It’s been a quiet time here at OW offices.”
The Northern Travel & Tourism Show, February 25, 2020
The Northern Travel & Tourism Show on February 25, 2020 is the perfect place to find great ideas for future leisure visits and experiences, and enjoy the amazing Monastery host venue in Manchester.
You’ll meet over 45 exhibitors from lake and river cruises, steam railway trips and stately homes and gardens to themed Beatles heritage discovery in Liverpool, and the James Herriott All Creatures Great and Small story in the Yorkshire Dales.
There will also be tours around the wonderfully restored Pugin-designed monastery building.
The Northern Soul Poll
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