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Swans, severed heads and a deerstalker: 2018 in review

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Mark Pullinger

“Wow! That’s some year you’ve had!” was a message written in one of this year’s Christmas cards. “Aiming to top it in 2019?” I’m not sure I have the energy! My outstanding operatic experience of the year was easily Salome at … Continue reading →

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Cloudbursts and Venetian sunshine from Avi Avital and the Venice Baroque Orchestra at Wigmore Hall

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Mark Pullinger

Vivaldi: Avi Avital/ Venice Baroque Orchestra ***** Wigmore Hall, 22nd December 2018 Venice in December can have a sinister air, mists rising from the canals to silently shroud the city. Sometimes, the Basilica is invisible from the other side of … Continue reading →

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