Birmingham Opera Company is about to perform Tippett’s opera New Year.
It is an extremely rare event, dividing opinions sharply on itsm merits.
Keith Warner will direct. BOC Music Director Alpesh Chauhan will conduct the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Nowhere is this information hinted at on the CBSO website.
Not a priority for the present management, apparently.
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