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Cavalleria Rusticana/Aleko review – an electrifying double-bill from Opera North

Setting Mascagni’s one-act opera amid the unease of 70s communist Poland, and moving Rachmaninoff’s to a colourful 90s surfing commune, the company does them both delectable justice

The Guardian
Albert Herring review – Opera North’s glorious glimpse of village politics

Britten’s comedy about an unworldly young man’s fall from grace is slickly staged and delightfully played, with every singer making their mark

The Guardian

Huddersfield Town Hall has played an important role in Norky’s musical life. A recent concert there led to a wonderful evening of firsts

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Norky’s rambles: Huddersfield Town Hall concert hall

Huddersfield Town Hall has played an important role in Norky’s musical life. A recent concert there led to a wonderful evening of firsts

Yorkshire Bylines
La Rondine review – Opera North’s stylish Puccini is opulent and tender

Set in the 1920s, James Hurley’s staging – the third of the company’s Green Season – is blessed with perfectly mismatched lovers. Under conductor Kerem Hasan the score sighs and swoons

The Guardian
The week in classical: Falstaff; Hatfield House chamber music festival – review

Verdi’s late masterpiece ends on a riotous and sustainable high at Opera North. At the childhood home of Elizabeth I, a family affair and a memorable premiere

The Guardian
Masque of Might review – recycled Purcell hybrid is inventive and chaotic fun

Soprano Anna Dennis is a compelling presence at the heart of David Pountney’s exuberant production – a collage of some 40 pieces of Purcell’s music. But it risks losing its serious message in the glories of the music

The Guardian
Masque of Might review – recycled Purcell hybrid is inventive and chaotic fun

Soprano Anna Dennis is a compelling presence at the heart of David Pountney’s exuberant production – a collage of some 40 pieces of Purcell’s music. But it risks losing its serious message in the glories of the music

The Guardian
Falstaff review – Opera North puts a twinkle in Sir John’s eye in gleeful – and green – staging

Henry Waddington relishes every moment as the blustering Sir John in a sustainably staged production of Verdi’s final opera, played and performed with an unfailing sense of humour

The Guardian

Seeing #Falstaff tonight at the Leeds Grand #OperaNorth

Seat: Dress circle, E7