Opera

Article thumbnail

The 10 best classical concerts of 2023

Despite relentless cuts to arts funding this year, music-making in Britain remains superb 

Hansel und Gretel strikes a balance between slapstick realism and crazy stylization

Theatre audiences are uptight - that's why we need 'relaxed performances'

Article thumbnail: Jennifer France (Iphis) and Cameron Shahbazi (Hamor) in 'Jephtha' at the Royal Opera House (Photo: Marc Brenner)

Marina Abramović’s 7 Deaths of Maria Callas is buzzing with potential

The ENO’s savage cuts will kill the company for ever