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Krishna review – the mystery of John Tavener’s ‘mystic pantomime’ is why it has been staged

Singers and orchestra toiled admirably with this posthumous world premiere about the Hindu god, complete with inflatable deadly serpent. But the work feels straight from the 19th-century Orientalism playbook

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5

Mazeppa review – Tchaikovsky’s blood-thirsty opera is a wild and gruesome ride

David Pountney’s striking staging of this timely tale of a Ukrainian warlord battling Russian power unsettles the stomach as much as it titillates the ear

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025

The week in classical: Double Bryn Terfel; Siwan Rhys; Bozzini Quartet; My Beloved Man – review

A highlight of this summer’s country house opera season shows how these tireless and inventive festivals are vital to the UK’s classical music scene.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2024

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Katya Kabanova review – Romaniw soars in cogent take on Janáček’s tragedy

Natalya Romaniw is touching as the heroine trapped in a loveless marriage, while Susan Bullock is chilling as her monstrous mother-in-law in David Alden’s staging

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024

The week in classical: Dialogues des Carmélites; Tristan und Isolde; LSO/Rattle – review

Poulenc’s shattering opera disturbs and confounds in Barrie Kosky’s new Glyndebourne production; Wagner meets the pre-Raphaelites at Grange Park Opera. Plus, a thrilling farewell from Simon Rattle

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2023

The week in classical: La bohème; Madama Butterfly; The Excursions of Mr Brouček – review

Puccini’s story of doomed love is burdened by an oppressive set and a new character, but elsewhere his Japanese tragedy is brilliantly performed. Meanwhile Janáček’s farcical landlord is a hoot

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2022

Mark Gatiss leads tributes to ‘iconic TV figure’ Bamber Gascoigne

During his career, the TV star hosted University Challenge, presented numerous documentary series and wrote several books.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

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Bamber Gascoigne, former University Challenge quizmaster, dies at 87

Presenter who hosted quizshow for 25 years dies at his home after a short illness

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2022

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