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Review: SAUL at LONDON HANDEL FESTIVAL, Sinfonia Smith Square
by Louise Penn - Feb 19, 2026

Opening the London Handel Fetsival, this flawless presentation of Saul was a celebration of Handel that set the tone of the performances to follow. The acoustics in the hall were exceptional, with clear enunciation throughout and a sense of occasion.

Wigmore Hall and Iestyn Davies to Celebrate John Dowland's 400th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

Wigmore Hall will present a special weekend commemorating the 400th anniversary of John Dowland's death, featuring countertenor Iestyn Davies. The event includes six concerts exploring Dowland's influential music.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin Unveil 2026�"27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin have unveiled the 2026–27 season—Nézet-Séguin’s 15th as music and artistic director—full of epic musical events, bold artistic experiences, and new musical journeys.

Review: HMS Pinafore, London Coliseum
by Michael Higgs - Jan 24, 2026

A revival of Cal McCrystal’s 2021 production, HMS Pinafore at the London Coliseum charms with wit, a stunning cast, and gorgeous Victorian designs.

Photos: English National Opera’s HMS PINAFORE at the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025

All new production images have been released from English National Opera’s HMS Pinafore, running through 7 Feb 2026 at the London Coliseum. Check out the photos here! 

Guest Blog: 'It’s A Role Unlike Any Other In The G&S Canon': Bass-Baritone John Savournin on Returning to HMS PINAFORE at the London Coliseum
by Guest Author - Dec 4, 2025

I find myself once again poised to set sail aboard the peerless HMS Pinafore, with our production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s nautical-themed masterpiece opening at the London Coliseum tonight!

Handel And Haydn Society Opens 211th Season With Handel’s SAUL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025

The Handel and Haydn Society (H+H) will launch its landmark 211th consecutive season with Handel’s dramatic oratorio Saul, presented on October 3 and 5 at Symphony Hall. Led by Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen, the large-scale production will feature the H+H Orchestra and Chorus, five guest soloists, the H+H Youth Choruses Chamber Choir, and members of community ensembles performing as part of H+H’s second annual CitySing initiative.

ENO Reveals New Music Director and 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025

English National Opera has announced the appointment of André de Ridder as its new Music Director and unveils details of its programme for the 2025/26 Season. Learn more here!

Handel and Haydn Society Reveals 2025-26 Season Featuring Five Soloist Debuts and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

The Handel and Haydn Society has revealed details of its 2025-26 Season, the 211th consecutive season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets here!

Review: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, London Coliseum
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 6, 2025

Joe Hill-Gibbins’s new production of The Marriage of Figaro for English National Opera opened back in March 2020 for a single performance before Covid struck. Thankfully, nearly five years on it has been given a second life at the London Coliseum and it is a riotous delight from start to finish.

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Comes to English National Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

This February, English National Opera will present the first revival of Joe Hill-Gibbins’ production of Mozart’s comic opera, The Marriage of Figaro.

Sinfonia Smith Square Reveals 2024 Christmas Festival Programme
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

Inviting audiences to embrace the magic of the festive period, Sinfonia Smith Square has announced a Christmas Festival programme for 2024. Learn more about the upcoming events here!

Review: Lively ORFEO in Concert at Barcelona's Liceu Opera from Maestro Rene Jacobs
by Richard Sasanow - Mar 7, 2024

Composers can’t seem to keep away from the Orpheus story. Why not? It’s a juicy one, drawing on the Greek myth about a man who tries to use the power of music to rescue his beloved wife from Hades.

Edinburgh International Festival Announces Free Digital Programme
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

Edinburgh International Festival has revealed full details of a month-long digital programme series, Edinburgh International Festival At Home in partnership with abrdn, alongside a video featuring an excerpt of a brand-new poem by Edinburgh Makar, Hannah Lavery.

National Symphony Orchestra To Present 2022 Holiday Concerts, December 6�"18
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2022

The National Symphony Orchestra will perform several holiday programs throughout the month of December.

The ENO Presents THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022

This Autumn, the English National Opera (ENO) presents the first production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Yeomen of the Guard in the company's history.

Richard McCabe Joins The Cast Of THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD At The ENO
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022

This November, Tony and Olivier Award-winning stage and screen actor and musician Richard McCabe makes his operatic debut in the English National Opera's (ENO) first production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Yeomen of the Guard.

National Symphony Orchestra Announces Classical Programming For 2022�"2023 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2022

The National Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director  Gianandrea Noseda and Executive Director Gary Ginstling, announces its classical  programming for the 2022–2023 season. The new season, during which Maestro Noseda appears in 14 programs and leads a total of 36 concerts, embodies the special connection between  Orchestra and Music Director that has strengthened over the past five years.

BWW Review: COSÌ FAN TUTTE, London Coliseum
by Franco Milazzo - Mar 15, 2022

Phelim McDermott is among the very top tier of opera directors and, with this welcome revival of his 2014 interpretation of Così fan tutte, it is easy to see why.

Mozart's COSI FAN TUTTE Returns To The English National Opera
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2022

This March, the 'hilarious production' that 'combines clever comedy and sublime arias' (Daily Express), Mozart's Così fan tutte returns to the English National Opera (ENO). Last staged in 2014, Mozart's dark comic masterpiece that is 'funny, fast and farcical' (What's On Stage), is brought to life by the multi-award winning director and Artistic Director of Improbable, Phelim McDermott.