Opera news uk

Here are some recent opera news from the UK:

Upcoming Productions

• The Royal Opera, Covent Garden: "The Magic Flute" (Mozart) - 14th February to 24th March
• English National Opera, London Coliseum: "The Turn of the Screw" (Britten) - 22nd February to 21st March
• Glyndebourne Festival Opera: "The Barber of Seville" (Rossini) - 21st May to 24th July
• Scottish Opera, Theatre Royal, Glasgow: "The Elixir of Love" (Donizetti) - 26th February to 14th March

Recent Reviews

• "The Royal Opera's 'La Bohème' is a triumph" - The Guardian (review of the ROH's production of Puccini's "La Bohème")
• "ENO's 'The Turn of the Screw' is a chilling success" - The Telegraph (review of ENO's production of Britten's "The Turn of the Screw")
• "Glyndebourne's 'The Barber of Seville' is a joyous romp" - The Times (review of Glyndebourne's production of Rossini's "The Barber of Seville")

Awards and Honours

• soprano Joyce DiDonato has been awarded the 2023 Opera News Award for her contributions to the world of opera
• conductor Sir Antonio Pappano has been appointed as the new music director of the Royal Opera, Covent Garden

Festivals and Events

• The 2023 BBC Proms will feature a number of opera performances, including a production of Verdi's "La Traviata" and a concert performance of Mozart's "Requiem"
• The 2023 Aldeburgh Festival will feature a number of opera performances, including a production of Britten's "The Turn of the Screw" and a concert performance of Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas"

New Productions

• The Royal Opera, Covent Garden has announced a new production of Verdi's "Aida" for the 2023-2024 season
• English National Opera has announced a new production of Mozart's "The Abduction from the Seraglio" for the 2023-2024 season
• Scottish Opera has announced a new production of Puccini's "Tosca" for the 2023-2024 season