The much-loved instrument maker George Stoppani died over Christmas. Aside from making instruments he created a brand of ‘Real Guts Strings’ and was an international authority on instrumental acoustics.
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Uncertainty at English National Opera is affecting long-term casting plans. The company says: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Innocent Masuku and Nmon Ford have withdrawn from playing the roles of Nemorino and Belcore respectively in Donizetti’s […]
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