Arts OPERA REVIEW: The Pearl Fishers@ENO This is a production with stunning set pieces, great voices and a fabulously wired chorus. Like the Storm in this production, it washed over me, was enjoyable and nice to hear but didn’t leave me beached, panting at the over whelming thrill of the night, most of the blame for this lack is Bizet’s th By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts OPERA REVIEW: The Mastersingers of Nuremberg A great opening volley for the new season. As spectacular as it sounds, this triumphant display of wondrous Wagner is a treat worth sitting through. By Eric Page • 5 min read
Arts REVIEW: Marriage of Figaro This second outing of Fiona Shaw’s Figaro has mellowed and matured in the few years since the last time it graced the ENO stage. The wit is still there, the endless movement and r revolving stage allowing us insight and side squints into the upstairs/downstairs business of this grand space and the s By Eric Page • 4 min read
