Opera Now

Archived since April 1989

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The opera lover's essential guide

Opera Now captures the drama, colour and vitality of one of the most powerful of all the performing arts. In our issues, we showcase the creative spirit of opera, both on stage and behind the scenes, with profiles of opera companies, singers, directors and designers. Our in-depth features reflect how diverse cultural elements have influenced opera, including travel, history, literature, art, architecture, politics and philosophy.

Our lively reviews and opinion pages are a platform for writers and critics drawn from all over the world. Our aim is to inspire our opera-loving readers to broaden their knowledge and deepen their passion for this fascinating and stimulating artform.

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In the Summer issue of Opera Now, we put a special focus on the next generation of opera singers. Making her name as a terrific Tosca on stages around the world, Welsh-Ukranian soprano Natalya Romaniw is an undoubtable force. Our cover feature speaks to her ahead of her Sieglinde role debut in Barrie Kosky’s new Die Walküre for the Royal Opera.

Elsewhere, we meet two rising stars, conductor Charlotte Courderoy and composer Toby Hession, and look at the RPS Award-winning homelessness initiative Streetwise Opera who are this issue's Small Company Focus. We go behind the scenes, speaking to Olivier Award-winning designer Vicki Pitchers and highlight singer and online sensation, Babatunde Akinboboye.

We take a look at the ongoing impact of the University of Cape Town’s Opera school and its illustrious list of alumni, and speak to baritone Brindley Sherratt about his fundraising gala at The Grange for the Meath Epilepsy Charity, where his daughter has received life-altering treatment.

As Fauré’s only opera Pénélope is heard at the Bayerische Staatsoper for the first time in July, we preview the new production directed by Andrea Breth and explore the history behind the French composer's dramatic work.

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