Classical & Opera

Arts & Culture, Classical & Opera, New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, May 9, 2012 8:46 - 0 Comments

Arts & Culture | Review: Einstein on the Beach (Barbican)

Phenomenal concentration: hats off to the performers of 'Einstein on the Beach' (Photo: Lucie Jansch)

Ceasefire's Cordelia Lynn reviews 'Einstein on the Beach', Philip Glass and Robert Wilson’s "impressive but demanding spectacle", which had its UK premiere at The Barbican last week.

Classical & Opera, Hello Mozart, New in Ceasefire - Saturday, October 29, 2011 17:05 - 1 Comment

Hello Mozart | On Piano Technique

In his latest column, Ceasefire's Classical and Opera critic, Paul Guest, reflects on what makes a really good pianist.

Classical & Opera, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, October 27, 2011 7:46 - 0 Comments

Opera | Castor and Pollux (ENO)

Allan Clayton and Roderick Williams as Castor and Pollux, performed by The English National Opera at The London Coliseum - Photo Credit: Alastiar Muir

In his latest review, Ceasefire's classical and opera critic, Paul Guest, gives his verdict on the new production of Castor and Pollux at the English National Opera.

Classical & Opera, New in Ceasefire - Monday, October 3, 2011 16:21 - 0 Comments

Opera Paul Daniel: An Interview

In an exclusive interview, Ceasefire's opera critic, Paul Guest, speaks to acclaimed conductor Paul Daniel, on the new production of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro at the English Coliseum.

Classical & Opera, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, September 20, 2011 14:40 - 0 Comments

Opera The Passenger, UK Premiere (ENO)

In his latest review, Ceasefire's classical and opera critic, Paul Guest, gives his verdict on the UK premiere of The Passenger at the English National Opera.

Classical & Opera, New in Ceasefire, Paul Guest's Musical Notes - Sunday, September 18, 2011 13:40 - 0 Comments

Opera How safe is Pappano in London?

In today’s Observer, Classical music critic Fiona Maddocks writes “Given the current panic about music directors in the world’s opera houses – following James Levine’s abrupt departure, temporary or permanent, from the Met last week – let’s hope the ROH has shackled Pappano in chains and thrown away the key.” Of course Maddocks refers, above, [...]

Classical & Opera, New in Ceasefire - Friday, September 16, 2011 13:37 - 0 Comments

Opera Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love (ENO)

In his latest review, Ceasefire's classical and opera critic, Paul Guest, gives his verdict on a production of Donizetti's The Elixir of Love at the English National Opera.

Classical & Opera, Hello Mozart, New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, September 14, 2011 12:00 - 0 Comments

Operation Guest The Prima Donna: a tale of then and now

In his latest column, Ceasefire's classical and opera critic, Paul guest, pays tribute to the fading glories of the Prima Donna.

Classical & Opera, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, July 28, 2011 0:00 - 1 Comment

Opera La bohème (Village Underground)

In his latest review, Ceasefire's classical music and opera critic, Paul Guest, gives his verdict on a production of Puccini's La bohème at the Village Underground, Shoreditch.

Classical & Opera - Tuesday, July 19, 2011 0:00 - 1 Comment

Opera William Tell, BBC Proms (Royal Albert Hall)

Ceasefire's Classical and Opera critic, Paul Guest, reviews a performance of Rossini's William Tell in this year's BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.