A Memorable and Musically Superb Pelléas et Mélisande from Longborough Festival Opera

Bare light bulbs, dazzling lighting rigs and handheld torches dominate Jenny Ogilvie’s new staging of Pelléas et Mélisande at Longborough Festival Opera. The production fulfils a long-held dream by the…

Two Impressive Song Recitals at Aldeburgh Festival

I caught up with two recitals during the festival’s final week; the first, Melodies and Lieder, explored French and German approaches to love, nature and what the next world may…