From the Lebrecht Album of the Week: I have no problems with impressionism. It’s what French artists do off the cuff when they can’t be bothered with sketches, what French composers do in a wishy-washy […]
Meet Speranza Scappucci, who becomes principal guest at the Royal Opera next September. She’s getting to know the orchestra on Puccini anniversary weekend. Speranza Scappucci, 51, made her debut at the house two years ago […]
It’s reported that the board of Toulon Opera voted yeserday to dismiss its permanent chorus. Twenty-five singers will lose their jobs. Economic circumstances are given as the reason. The opera house is presently under renovation. […]