Richard Bratby

Ecstasy from Birmingham Opera Company: Wagner’s RhineGold reviewed

Plus: meat-and-two-veg programming at the First Night of the Proms – but it hit the spot

The moment in Birmingham Opera Company's production of Das Rheingold where music, visuals and meaning suddenly coalesce, expand and engulf everyone present. Image: ©Andrew Fox 
issue 07 August 2021
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