Richard Bratby

The Berlioz problem

Plus: WNO’s Un ballo in maschera is worth catching for the playing and singing but don’t expect to understand what’s going on

issue 23 February 2019

  • Un ballo in maschera

    Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, and touring until 24 April

  • BBCSSO/Pascal Rophé

    City Halls, Glasgow, and available on BBC Sounds

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