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 75 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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Latest issue
  • Renata Scotto, 1934 - 2023.
  • We profile the tenor Daniel Behle as he prepares to sing Lohengrin in Amsterdam.
  • As Opera North unveils its ‘Masque of Might’, Nicholas Payne discusses staging Purcell today.
  • Sarah Noble previews Marianna Bottini’s Elena e Gerardo, premiered after two centuries by Random Opera.
  • John Allison uncovers the operas of the Romanian composer Marcel Mihalovici in his 125th anniversary year.
  • Michael Shmith on his favourite recording: Turandot with Birgit Nilsson, Franco Corelli and Renata Scotto, conducted by Francesco Molinari-Pradelli.

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  • First Issue: February 1950
  • Latest Issue: October 2023
  • Issue Count: 961
  • Published: Monthly
  • ISSN: 2059-6707
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