After the last few years, any form of intelligence would be a boon!

Is it a ‘curious story’?

But the star rating is anything but diplomatic as it doesn’t have any nuance. I’m not criticising the review, but neither your author, nor the performers rise above the initial blow. Just musing…

Time to ditch the stars? I read this and can’t believe that all the elements that drew such high praise could be negated. Seperate ratings, or recognition that they’re too simplistic. 🤷‍♂️

Oh Lordy. Good luck.

They are increasingly unable to release pertinent info because of changes to planning methods. Makes juggling with those who plan years ahead impossible. Still, now that a ‘season’ has fewer productions than a festival, it’s Hobson’s choice.

It’s bucket list time, isn’t it?!

Paging BBC Singers who have been 50/50 for a while now. @alicegribbin.bsky.social

Force Majeur

Is he running the ENO socials?

Also, @bernardhughes.bsky.social Birdchant. 👍👍👍

Whishaw would win with a ‘hard stare’.

Beethoven and Bach for me. Learning Messiah for next week. ‘Tis the season…

I’m afraid I can’t. I’m not a great one for that. Maybe in my dotage.

It’s all about Edmondo’s wig.