Richard Bratby

It’s the music, stupid

Plus: gripping conducting compensates for underpowered leads in ENO’s new Forza del destino

issue 24 February 2018

  • Iolanthe

    Coliseum, in rep until 7 April

  • La forza del destino

    Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, and touring until 21 April

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