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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: The monteverdi choir - Caught on Camera

Oberon review – part panto, part grand opera, Weber’s final work has charm but doesn’t quite convince

There’s a new narration delivered by Tamsin Greig and the crack forces of the Monteverdi Choir, the ORR and world-class singers, all led by Mark Elder, but the 200-year-old piece remains a strange hybrid

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Monteverdi Choir/English Baroque Soloists/Whelan review – St John Passion of drama and authority

Peter Whelan conducted a performance of Bach’s oratorio that was full of driving cinematic excitement and touching humanity

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The Veil of the Temple – powerful expressive talents on display in eight-hour choral epic

The opening concert of this year’s Edinburgh international festival saw conductor Sofi Jeannin put in a remarkable shift marshalling combined choirs

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Monteverdi Choir/English Baroque Soloists/Rousset review – joyous and immaculate festive programme

Under the baton of Christophe Rousset, the Monteverdis sounded exquisite in a celebration of Advent that balanced reflection with exultation

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The week in classical: Israel in Egypt; James McVinnie & Tristan Perich: Infinity Gradient; Bluebeard’s Castle – review

The Monteverdi Choir dazzles in Handel’s pestilential thriller; one organ and 100 speakers pack quite a punch; and Jennifer Johnston saves the day in fiery Bartók

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The week in classical: Prom 64: Les Troyens; Prom 65: Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony; Proms 62 & 63: The Rite by Heart– review

With a stand-in conductor and a stellar cast, Berlioz’s monumental opera came into its own at the Proms; the BBC Symphony Orchestra let Bruckner’s colours unfurl; and Aurora’s Stravinsky played from memory proved unforgettable

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Prom 64: Les Troyens review – trouble-hit concert-staging rises to the occasion magnificently

Dinis Sousa, replacing John Eliot Gardiner, brought excitement and emotional intensity to Berlioz’s epic opera, aided by a consistently impressive cast

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John Eliot Gardiner pulls out of BBC Proms after punching bass soloist

Conductor assaulted English singer backstage in France after reportedly telling him he had left podium on wrong side

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Full King's Coronation Order of Service - as Prince Harry given no role

The Order of Service has now been officially been revealed - and there will be no role for Prince Harry.

Daily Record

King Charles Coronation order of service with Prince Harry absent

The ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey but there is no role for Prince Harry

Liverpool Echo

Order of service of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in full

When William, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold at Hastings in 1066, he was determined that he should be seen as the legitimate king of England...

Wales Online

King's coronation order of service in full including music and readings

The full order of service for the coronation ceremony which is due to take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday

Manchester Evening News

King Charles Coronation Order of Service timetable in full - no role for Prince Harry

The Order of Service for the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla has been published and it reveals exactly who will take part in the ceremony and procession - but shows there will be no role for Prince Harry

Daily Mirror

The week in classical: Blue; Bach: Mass in B Minor – review

A potent US tale of Black lives hits home with fervour and humanity at ENO. Plus shock and roar from John Eliot Gardiner at 80

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