A Ring around the world

Two exciting things are happening this Sunday, 13th November. In London, Regents Opera open their brand new, pared-down orchestration of Wagner’s Das Rheingold at Freemasons Hall, Covent Garden, the start…

Opera’s ancient roots

A little reflection, a little Greek myth-busting: my short article for Bachtrack traces Classical influences in opera, from the art form’s earliest beginnings to our latest contemporary works. Please click…