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Review: AKHNATEN, London Coliseum
by Franco Milazzo - Mar 19, 2023

Who’s up for a three-hour long opera about the relatively unknown pharaoh Akhnaten? With the singing in Egyptian, Hebrew and Akkadian? With no surtitles? Based on the music of minimalist composer Phillip Glass? And with an entire troupe of jugglers? Us, that's who.

AKHNATEN Returns to the ENO With Anthony Roth Costanzo in the Title Role
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2023

This spring, the Phelim McDermott production of Philip Glass's Akhnaten returns to the London Coliseum for its second English National Opera (ENO) revival since its premiere in 2016.

The ENO's Acclaimed Production of CARMEN Returns to the London Coliseum Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2023

The English National Opera's (ENO) spring season opens this February with the return of Calixto Bieito's fiery Carmen to the London Coliseum. Its third revival since it was first staged in 2012, this is one of the most popular operas ever written, featuring Bizet's instantly recognisable searing score. 

Review: LITTLE WOMEN, Opera Holland Park
by Gary Naylor - Jul 25, 2022

Bold programming pays off with an opera that has its demands but offers rewards in equal measure

BWW Review: COSÌ FAN TUTTE, London Coliseum
by Franco Milazzo - Mar 15, 2022

Phelim McDermott is among the very top tier of opera directors and, with this welcome revival of his 2014 interpretation of Così fan tutte, it is easy to see why.

Mozart's COSI FAN TUTTE Returns To The English National Opera
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2022

This March, the 'hilarious production' that 'combines clever comedy and sublime arias' (Daily Express), Mozart's Così fan tutte returns to the English National Opera (ENO). Last staged in 2014, Mozart's dark comic masterpiece that is 'funny, fast and farcical' (What's On Stage), is brought to life by the multi-award winning director and Artistic Director of Improbable, Phelim McDermott. 

Photos: First Look at LA BOHEME at the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2022

One of opera’s most popular and unforgettable stories, Puccini’s La bohème is an exceptional musical and theatrical treat. When Mimì knocks at the door of four impoverished friends, Rodolfo answers and it’s love at first sight.

The ENO'S LA BOHEME Returns to the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2022

This January, the English National Opera (the ENO) revives Jonathan Miller’s staging of Puccini’s best-loved opera at the London Coliseum.

Opera North Announces Post-Lockdown Performances
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2021

New live performances by Opera North are announced today, with four performances of Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio, planned to be the first large scale production for over a year as the Leeds-based opera company builds back towards a fuller programme of public events.

ENO Announces Full Cast and Creative Team For ENO DRIVE & LIVE at Alexandra Palace
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2020

The English National Opera (ENO) announces the full details of the first ENO Drive & Live - Europe's first live drive-in opera production that audiences can safely experience from their cars.

BWW Review: KATHLEEN FERRIER AWARDS 2019 FINAL, Wigmore Hall
by Sophia Lambton - Apr 28, 2019

Stupendous singing from a group of students battled old professionals who didn't dare reward risks.

Pacific Artists Gather to Present THE MESSIAH, PAZIFIK for Charity
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2017

One of Britain's great Christmas traditions Handel's Messiah, will honour another great British tradition, the National Health Service, when Pacific artists gather to present The Messiah, Pazifik with orchestra, on Nov 25th 2017 at St Mary's Church, Putney Bridge. This stylized realization was conceived by Sani Muliaumasealii, artistic director of London's first Samoan arts entity, The GAFA Arts Collective (GAC).

Counter Tenor Wins 2015 IFAC Australian Singing Competition
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 4, 2015

Last night Saturday 3 October 2015, a lot of firsts occurred. For the first time Australia's premier singing competition for classical and opera singers was held in the Concert Hall, The Concourse, Chatswood and for the first time ever the major prize was won by a counter tenor, 23 year old MAXIMILIAN RIEBL from Victoria.

Five Young Opera Singers Will Compete in IFAC Australian Singing Competition
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 2, 2015

On Sunday 30 August at The Independent Theatre, North Sydney ten outstanding opera and classical singers sang their hearts out to be selected as one of five finalists who will compete in Australasia's premier showcase for young singers - the IFAC Australian Singing Competition.

IFAC Australian Singing Competition Semi-finals Concert Set for 30 August
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 7, 2015

The IFAC Australian Singing Competition (ASC) is Australasia's richest singing competition and has long been considered the premier showcase for our finest young opera and classical singers.