Puccini

La Bohème – The Metropolitan Opera

Mirabelle Ordinaire’s revival of Franco Zeffirelli’s rich and sumptuous 1981 production is epic on every level, as it visualises the…

4 weeks ago

Tosca – Royal Ballet and Opera

Director Oliver Mears triumphs with this modern-day interpretation of Puccini’s full-blooded three-act drama of politics and power with its many…

2 months ago

Turandot – Royal Opera House

In spite of the date, it was sadly no joke that due to technical issues with the transmission, we lost…

8 months ago

La Bohème – Opera House

Ellen Kent’s current revival of her original production perfectly captures the emotion and drama at the heart of Puccini’s timeless…

10 months ago

Does your pet dog have what it takes to be an opera star?

Has your dog got star quality? If your pet pooch is the canine equivalent of Brad Pitt or Scarlett Johansson,…

10 months ago

La Bohème – L’Orchestra dell’Arte – Tung Auditorium

The Tung Auditorium proves the perfect intimate venue for l’Orchestra dell’Arte’s performance of Puccini’s timeless masterpiece of unforgettable music that…

1 year ago

A Night at the Opera: Flat Pack Music Gala Concert – Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a…

1 year ago

Madama Butterfly – Metropolitan Opera

Paula Williams’ revival of Anthony Minghella’s original production is full of good intentions but too many gimmicks get in the…

2 years ago

La rondine – The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD

Initially commissioned to be a Viennese operetta before receiving the full operatic treatment, Puccini’s bittersweet love story is one of…

2 years ago

La Fanciulla Del West – Opéra de Lyon

Puccini is renowned for serving up negative consequences for his leading female characters, so it was with some relief and…

2 years ago