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11 November 24

A Musical Exploration of The Marriage of Figaro

06 November 24

Get to know Nicky Spence

A production shot from Gianni Schicchi showing Lauretta in a white singing whilst holding her father, Gianni Schicchi's arm
04 November 24

The popularity of O mio babbino caro

31 October 24

Trick or Treat…Our Favourite Tricksters in Opera

29 October 24

The Fateful Ninth Symphony

A production shot of Gianni Schicchi stood in a tartan dressing gown
25 October 24

A History of Italian Opera Singing

Group sit at the back of a stage, with a sail falling from the ceiling towards them
18 October 24

Opera in the Eye of the Storm

15 October 24

The use of Opera Overtures

A production shot from Rigoletto. A man (the Duke) and a woman (Gilda) stare into each others eyes. .
08 October 24

Opera’s Worst Rakes

A production shot from Rigoletto. A man (the Duke) and a woman (Gilda) stare into each others eyes. .
03 October 24

Censoring at the Opera

A production shot from Rigoletto. A man and woman are seen inside a red room, as Gilda and Rogoletto look on
27 September 24

Rigoletto audience reaction

A production shot from Rigoletto. A man (Rigoletto) looks intensely forwards with a white painted face and striped black and white shirt.
20 September 24

Characters of Commedia dell’arte in opera