buzz opera review

THE PARADIS FILES: new, inclusive opera spotlights forgotten female composer

May 6, 2022

The Paradis Files - now at the Royal Welsh College after a medium sized tour around the UK - remains perhaps the most inclusive piece of theatre out there.

Region: South Wales

Czech tragedy & Scottish anarchy: WNO bring home moving JENUFA & dreamy student delight

March 7, 2022

A double-dose of opera from the weekend with WNO: Janacek's Czech tragedy Jenufa and a collaboration with Scottish Opera and National Opera Studio, Anarchy at the Opera.

Region: South Wales

DON GIOVANNI: sex, murder and statues – women reign supreme, along with Ukrainian superstar, in WNO revival

March 1, 2022

After a politically-charged week, the Cardiff audience for WNO's Don Giovanni gave a rousing standing ovation for Ukrainian baritone Andrei Kymach, a rare sight at opera performances.

Region: South Wales

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA: MADAM BUTTERFLY | STAGE REVIEW

September 27, 2021

Welsh National Opera’s first large-scale new production after the pandemic has triggered debate. Directed by Lindy Hume, Buzz's James Ellis finds some interesting takes, yet fairly traditional at hear.

Region: South Wales

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE | STAGE REVIEW

September 13, 2021

Wales’ leading opera company return with a safe-bet, classic production of The Barber Of Seville from 1986, writes James Ellis.

Region: South Wales

THE FULFILMENT OF ILL-CONCEIVED DESIGNS | OPERA REVIEW

July 27, 2021

Sarah Bowdidge reviews a new animated online opera created during lockdown with the help of Royal Welsh College graduates.

Region: South Wales

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA: ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND | STAGE REVIEW

June 28, 2021

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA: ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND | STAGE REVIEW Dyffryn Gardens, Vale Of Glamorgan , Fri 25 June A welcome return to live performance in Wales: how I’ve missed …

Region: South Wales

THE PARADIS FILES: new, inclusive opera spotlights forgotten female composer

Czech tragedy & Scottish anarchy: WNO bring home moving JENUFA & dreamy student delight

DON GIOVANNI: sex, murder and statues – women reign supreme, along with Ukrainian superstar, in WNO revival

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA: MADAM BUTTERFLY | STAGE REVIEW

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE | STAGE REVIEW

THE FULFILMENT OF ILL-CONCEIVED DESIGNS | OPERA REVIEW

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA: ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND | STAGE REVIEW

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