The Royal Opera House are currently reviving Tim Albery's 2010 production of Wagner's opera - but are critics wowed by it? The Guardian: *** Tim Ashley wrote: "it remains to some extent an awkward piece of music theatre." The Telegraph:**** Rupert Christiansen was enthusiastic saying: "it was Christian Gerhaher whose Wolfram lifted the evening to… Continue reading Review Round Up… Tannhäuser @Royal Opera House
Katy B returns with her third album Honey. But what how has the album been received by critics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuRRCyOxL_M The Guardian: *** Kitty Empire said: "A cast list as long as Honey’s inevitably produces a patchwork. Some tunes are so uneventful you wonder why they bothered." Spin: Eve Barlow wrote: "Her vocals dance around the… Continue reading Review Round Up…Honey by Katy B
By using exclusive airplay data from music licensing company PPL , the official chart of of the Most Played Prince Tracks of the 21st Century has been released to celebrate the life and work of the singer. This chart is comprised of the songs which have been most played in public as well as broadcast on… Continue reading Most Played Prince Tracks of the 21st Century Confirmed
Award winning composer and songwriter Matthew Strachan will return to St James Studio with special guests to perform his latest satirical songs. Having been compared with the likes of Tom Lehrer and Randy Newman, Matthew Strachan writes songs about all kinds of people from lovers to psychopaths. He has composed for film and television -… Continue reading PREVIEW: An Evening With Matthew Strachan
The Royal Opera will present the London premiere of Pleasure at the Lyric Hammersmith next month, the operatic debut of English composer Mark Simpson. This is the Royal Opera's first co-commission and co-production with the Lyric Hammersmith and features a libretto by Melanie Challenger and is directed by Tim Albery. Val works the toilets in Pleasure,… Continue reading PREVIEW: Pleasure, Lyric Hammersmith
Based in Camden, the Jazz Cafe will officially reopen its doors on the 24th May, celebrating with two weeks of the best in jazz, funk, hip hop & electronic music. Among some of the artists who will be taking part in the re-launch programme include: Pantha Du Prince, Dave Harrington, Dam Funk, Egyptian Lover, Portico and… Continue reading The Jazz Cafe Set to Reopen on the 24th May
Another year and yet another controversial production comes to the Royal Opera House. But despite some of the disturbing scenes included, what do the critics think about Katie Mitchell's production? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXwHc3sdPqM The Guardian: ***Tim Ashley thought that: "this is ultimately a version of the opera rather than an interpretation, and the stagecraft can be over-complicated."… Continue reading Review Roundup…Lucia di Lammermoor @Royal Opera House
Plenty of exciting things have opened in London this week - here is Love London Love Culture's guide to the best of the rest! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRwb5za_gv4 1. Exhibitionism, Saatchi Gallery: this cool and immersive exhibition about the Rolling Stones is definitely a must-see for any fans of the band. Even if you aren't there is still plenty… Continue reading Things to See & Do in London: Saturday 9th April
The news of the season ahead comes as it is announced that Antonio Pappano has renewed his contract as Music Director of the Royal Opera House until 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIF5cNFc_dQ This new season at the Royal Opera House will see Antonio Pappano return to the Italian repertoire with a new production of Bellini's Norma, last seen… Continue reading The Royal Opera House Announces 2016/2017 Season
Pop-Up Opera's production of Bellini's I Capuleti E I Montecchi is filled with wonderful vocals from the cast - but has a slightly unfinished feel about it. Bellini's interpretation of the classic love story Romeo & Juliet offers a very different view of the story. The Capulets and Montagues fight for control of Verona, while… Continue reading REVIEW: I Capuleti E I Montecchi, Pop-Up Opera
