Richard Bratby

A bleeding, inch-thick hunk of verismo sirloin: Royal Opera’s Cav and Pag reviewed

Plus: in the hands of the CBSO and University of Birmingham Voices, Stanford's Requiem has never sounded more beautiful

Unquestioned star: Aleksandra Kurzak as Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana at the Royal Opera House. Credit: © 2022 ROH Photo by Tristram Kenton
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  • Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci

    Royal Opera House, in rep until 20 July

  • University of Birmingham Singers/CBSO/Brabbins

    Symphony Hall, Birmingham

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