Written by Erica Jeal February 17, 2026 Trashy aesthetic … Danielle de Niese and Simon O’Neill, centre, in The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny at the London Coliseum. Photograph: Tristram Kenton/The Guardian London Coliseum Jamie Manton’s new production for English National Opera is sparky and substantial. Danielle de Niese brings star quality...
Written by Andrew Connal February 16, 2026 Wow! A supercharged Valentine’s votive: a world-class orchestra and our local Diva Deliziosa – obviously musically top-rate, flawless indeed, although I did wonder about the microphone. Does a voice that can fill any opera house really need amplification? Well, yes if it allows her to croon, and smooch,...
Written by Ben Jureidini February 11, 2026 Danielle de Niese was ‘opera’s coolest soprano' way back in 2008; from Carmen to Call Me By Your Name , she's constantly adapting with the times When you are one of the most famous opera singers in the world, even London ’s most loved restaurants can be out...
Written by The Violin Channel December 11, 2025 Written with librettist Gene Scheer, the new work will celebrate the pioneers of California wine tasting Festival Napa Valley announced the commissioning and world premiere of a new one-act opera by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer , titled "The Judgment of Paris." The work will...
Written by David Salazar January 16, 2026 The English National Opera is set to present “ Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny” this February at the London Coliseum. The new production will be conducted by André de Ridder in his debut as Music Director Designate. The production is by Jamie Manton, who previously...
