Opera

Archived since February 1950 Complete Archive Monthly

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Described as "the bible of the industry” (The Daily Telegraph), OPERA has been the world’s leading commentator on the lyric stage for nearly 73 years. Founded in 1950 by the late Lord Harewood, we continue to provide unrivalled coverage of events through a mixture of reviews (live performances, recordings, books, CDs and DVDs), features and analysis, plus listings of all major opera houses and events worldwide. 

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We profile the soprano Latonia Moore, who sings in Terence Blanchard’s Champion at the Met

Lidiya Yankovskaya – who conducts a staging of Gorecki’s Symphony of Sorrowful Songs at ENO – talks to Sarah Noble

Great singers in great roles: Thomas Allen on Don Giovanni

The tenor Ramón Vargas chooses his favourite opera recording

Subjects: Classical, Music, Opera

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  • First Issue: February 1950
  • Latest Issue: April 2023
  • Issue Count: 955
  • Published: Monthly
  • ISSN: 2059-6707
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