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Madama Butterfly review – The Royal Opera’s Butterfly soars to new heights | Theatre | Entertainment

A stunning performance from Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian in the title role made an outstanding impression at the opening night of Madama Butterfly at the Royal Opera House. I have …

Tosca review: Stunning Royal Opera staging of Puccini classic boasts superb villain | Theatre | Entertainment

by Lars Ahlin

Jonathan Kent’s stunning production of Puccini’s Tosca was first seen at the Royal Opera House in 2006 and this is already its 14th revival. The music and the dramatic plot …

La Bohème review – Royal Opera delivers subtly sensitive and powerful Puccini | Theatre | Entertainment

by Lars Ahlin

So many operas end in the tragic death of a soprano, but the conclusion of Puccini’s La Bohème never fails to bring tears to my eyes. This is already the …