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Welsh myths and Scottish origins

James Macmillan talks to Christopher Morley about his new opera The Sacrifice, which is to be performed by the Welsh National Opera in BirminghamRead

Bite size mini-operas proving a hit

Terry Grimley previews an evening of operatic miniatures.Read

Simplicity serves the Ball well

Midland Music Makers bring a sensible production of Verdi's Masked Ball to the Crescent Theatre.Read

Catch the buzz with La Traviata

Christopher Morley reviews the opening night of La Traviata at the NIARead

A proud history of Music Makers

There's something of an Verdi Opera festival on the menu at the moment. Christopher Morley relishes the prospect.Read

Opera - but not as we know it

Birmingham Opera Company's artistic director Graham Vick continues to push the boundaries with a stadium sized production of La Traviata.Read

Verdi gets the local touch

A lavish production of Verdi's La Traviata will be enlivened by a dynamic chorus of ordinary Brummies. Richard McComb reports.Read

City venue does Rostov proud

Symphony Hall hosts the launch of Rostov State Opera's latest British tour.Read

The jewel in Russian opera

Christopher Morley previews the return of Rostov State Opera to Birmingham.Read

Strictly glamour and glitter

BRB's autumn season dazzles with its second productionRead

Morality tale gets a modern slant

Birmingham Royal Ballet returns to Marlowe's Edward IIRead

Adding to the BRB squad

Another autumn, another new season. The Aston Villa mug in David Bintley's office has been joined by a new-look Villa shirt.Read

The Swede sound of success

Christopher Morley meets a man who moved away from his family building trade in Wolverhampton to pursue a career in international opera.Read

Op of the shops

The British obsession with shopping has inspired an opera which has its world premiere in Birmingham on Sunday. Its composer, Edward Rushton, talks to Terry Grimley.Read

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