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L'elisir d'amoreOpera Holland ParkNo. of reviews: 8 | |
Magical love potions in Holland Park |
 23 Jul 13 / Seen and Heard |
Excellent performances save this production from an ignominious two-star rating |
| 22 Jul 13 / Express |
Sunflowers and sunshine greet new L'elisir |
| 22 Jul 13 / Opera Britannia |
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Plant-food and pesticide make a knock-out elixir |
| 22 Jul 13 / Independent |
A perfect watch for a hot summer’s evening |
| 20 Jul 13 / The Upcoming |
L’elisir d’amore is the ideal summer opera, the ideal way to idle away time in frivolity |
| 18 Jul 13 / Classical Source |
For its bright, sunflowery look, though, and its impressive leading couple, this Elixir is quite a tonic |
| 17 Jul 13 / The Stage |
Alice's Adventures in WonderlandOpera Holland ParkNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Opera Holland Park's new family opera, composed by Will Todd, features a strong cast with a witty libretto |
| 26 Jul 13 / What's on Stage |
Will Todd's score is an operatic melange of jazz, blues and jaunty chorus numbers |
| 26 Jul 13 / What's on Stage |
Weather permitting - and it did for the premiere – this is a knock-out |
| 22 Jul 13 / Independent |
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Todd’s music will present no problems to audiences of whatever level of sophistication |
| 22 Jul 13 / The Stage |
Charming and non-condescending |
| 22 Jul 13 / Telegraph |
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Alice the opera
Happy to watch her arrive, but sad to see her go. Michael Volpe is overjoyed to finally see Alice on stage.
Happy to watch her arrive, but sad to see her go. Michael Volpe is overjoyed to finally see Alice on stage.
Les pêcheurs de perlesOpera Holland ParkNo. of reviews: 7 | |
Les pêcheurs de perles shimmers at Opera Holland Park |
| 10 Jul 13 / The Upcoming |
Matthew Waldren brought out the subtleties of Bizet’s score with aptitude seemingly beyond his years |
| 7 Jul 13 / Musical Criticism |
The major problem rests with a lack of any real emotion in the performances |
| 28 Jun 13 / Music OMH |
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Soula Parassidis has the requisite physical glamour for the mysterious and alluring Leila |
| 27 Jun 13 / Independent |
Bizet's Les Pecheurs de Perles is just not a very good opera, despite its famous duet |
| 27 Jun 13 / Telegraph |
The vocal pearl in this performance was the Léïla of Soula Parassidis |
| 26 Jun 13 / Opera Britannia |
A troubled production of Bizet's embattled opera |
| 26 Jun 13 / The Arts Desk |
PagliacciOpera Holland ParkNo. of reviews: 10 | |
A classic operatic double bill |
| 29 Jun 13 / The Upcoming |
Good performances in updated Cav and Pag |
| 25 Jun 13 / Seen and Heard |
This unevenly cast double bill had the bonus of Peter Auty pouring his soul out as Turiddu, then as Canio |
| 16 Jun 13 / The Observer |
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Dramatically, both fall somewhat short of innovative |
| 12 Jun 13 / Musical Criticism |
Visual interest is striven for at every turn |
| 7 Jun 13 / Music OMH |
Peter Auty is on fantastic form |
| 6 Jun 13 / The Guardian |
This double bill gets OHP's 2013 season off to a fiery start |
| 6 Jun 13 / What's on Stage |
Damp squib opens new season |
| 5 Jun 13 / Opera Britannia |
Peter Auty brings terrifying intensity to Canio |
| 5 Jun 13 / The Stage |
At least Pagliacci brings a splash of colour |
| 5 Jun 13 / Independent |
Cavalleria RusticanaOpera Holland ParkNo. of reviews: 10 | |
A classic operatic double bill |
| 29 Jun 13 / The Upcoming |
Good performances in updated Cav and Pag |
| 25 Jun 13 / Seen and Heard |
This unevenly cast double bill had the bonus of Peter Auty pouring his soul out as Turiddu, then as Canio |
| 16 Jun 13 / The Observer |
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Dramatically, both fall somewhat short of innovative |
| 12 Jun 13 / Musical Criticism |
Visual interest is striven for at every turn |
| 7 Jun 13 / Music OMH |
Peter Auty is on fantastic form |
| 6 Jun 13 / The Guardian |
This double bill gets OHP's 2013 season off to a fiery start |
| 6 Jun 13 / What's on Stage |
Damp squib opens new season |
| 5 Jun 13 / Opera Britannia |
The cast is visually convincing and vocally authentic |
| 5 Jun 13 / The Stage |
The whole affair lacks chemistry |
| 5 Jun 13 / Independent |
Madama ButterflyOpera Holland ParkNo. of reviews: 9 | |
This is no ordinary production of Butterfly, despite its traditional garb |
| 26 Jun 13 / Musical Criticism |
Butterfly with up-and-coming talent both onstage and in the pit |
| 17 Jun 13 / Music OMH |
Head down to the park to see a stunning Butterfly take flight |
| 16 Jun 13 / Independent on Sunday |
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Opera Holland Park's new production packs a punch so hard it leaves you winded |
| 16 Jun 13 / The Observer |
This was Duprels' show – and she stole it |
| 14 Jun 13 / What's on Stage |
The pleasure of this ‘Butterfly’ derives from the economy and restraint of its direction |
| 14 Jun 13 / Independent |
Pride of place must go to the performance of the name part by Anne Sophie Duprels |
| 11 Jun 13 / Classical Source |
A Butterfly which flowers after the interval |
| 11 Jun 13 / Opera Britannia |
This classically structured tragedy is tight, intimate and beautifully contained |
| 11 Jun 13 / Evening Standard |
Eugene OneginOpera Holland ParkNo. of reviews: 11 | |
Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin is a gem of intense lyricism |
| 14 Aug 12 / Telegraph |
Daniel Slater’s Onegin has many distinguished things about it |
| 26 Jul 12 / Telegraph |
A new production of a Tchaikovsky opera observes that heartache is a worldwide, eradicable complaint |
| 22 Jul 12 / Independent on Sunday |
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Daniel Slater's fascinating production will please many, puzzle some and infuriate a few |
| 19 Jul 12 / What's on Stage |
The performances just aren't consistently strong enough musically and dramatically |
| 18 Jul 12 / The Guardian |
Daniel Slater’s production is somewhat misguided |
| 17 Jul 12 / The Stage |
Good but uneven Onegin comes to Life eventually |
| 17 Jul 12 / Seen and Heard |
A haunting and transcendent production |
| 16 Jul 12 / The Upcoming |
The thunderous rain hitting Opera Holland Park's tent added to the frisson! |
| 16 Jul 12 / Classical Source |
A production which understands the beating heart of Tchaikovksy’s triumph |
| 15 Jul 12 / The Arts Desk |
For its coherent storytelling and acute character observations, this is a most successful production |
| 15 Jul 12 / Opera Britannia |
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Interview: Anna Leese
New Zealand soprano Anne Leese talks about her third production of Eugene Onegin for Opera Holland Park.
New Zealand soprano Anne Leese talks about her third production of Eugene Onegin for Opera Holland Park.
FalstaffOpera Holland ParkNo. of reviews: 9 | |
Olafur Sigurdarson is a gloriously comic and personable lead in Opera Holland Park's new production of Falstaff |
| 4 Aug 12 / Telegraph |
Musically it’s a great night |
| 2 Aug 12 / What's on Stage |
Opera Holland Park’s production of Verdi’s Falstaff is somewhat of a mixed bag |
| 30 Jul 12 / Musical Criticism |
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There’s much to laugh at and admire in Annilese Miskimmon’s hyperactive production |
| 27 Jul 12 / Financial Times |
A riveting, if unusually dark, interpretation |
| 24 Jul 12 / The Guardian |
A buoyant production of Verdi’s last opera |
| 23 Jul 12 / The Upcoming |
Opera Holland Park finishes season on fine form with Falstaff |
| 23 Jul 12 / Seen and Heard |
Miskimmon’s production has much to recommend it |
| 22 Jul 12 / Opera Britannia |
Musically, this Falstaff is a treat |
| 22 Jul 12 / Classical Source |
ZanettoOpera Holland ParkNo. of reviews: 11 | 
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The work reveals Mascagni’s gift for melody |
| 7 Jul 12 / The Oxford Times |
There was method in this pairing of a minor rarity with Puccini’s brilliantly written comedy |
| 3 Jul 12 / Financial Times |
A forgettable trifle, a mere sketch |
| 28 Jun 12 / Musical Pointers |
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Neither singer can breathe much life into this moribund miniature |
| 28 Jun 12 / What's on Stage |
The score exudes insipid musical schlock |
| 27 Jun 12 / Telegraph |
A slight two-hander, not without some musical charm |
| 26 Jun 12 / The Stage |
Zanetto's journey out of obscurity proves worth the wait |
| 26 Jun 12 / Music OMH |
Magnificent performance from Patricia Orr in a Mascagni rarity |
| 26 Jun 12 / Seen and Heard |
It is to OHP’s credit that they are willing to gamble on less familiar works |
| 26 Jun 12 / Opera Britannia |
A Mascagni/Puccini double bill |
| 25 Jun 12 / The Guardian |
Zanetto is a real rarity, well-worth discovering |
| 25 Jun 12 / Classical Source |
Gianni SchicchiOpera Holland ParkNo. of reviews: 12 | |
Gianni Schicci fairly zips along under conductor Manlio Benzi |
| 7 Jul 12 / The Oxford Times |
If you were ever in doubt that opera could be hilarious then Gianni Schicchi will convince you |
| 5 Jul 12 / Telegraph |
There was method in this pairing of a minor rarity with Puccini’s brilliantly written comedy |
| 3 Jul 12 / Financial Times |
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Gianni Schicchi can't fail, and it didn't |
| 28 Jun 12 / Musical Pointers |
Martin Lloyd-Evans directs his strong ensemble cast with good humour and breeziness |
| 28 Jun 12 / What's on Stage |
Comatose conducting and a slack production with no farcical momentum |
| 27 Jun 12 / Telegraph |
Martin Lloyd-Evans’s staging works a treat |
| 26 Jun 12 / The Stage |
Alan Opie's stubbled Schicchi is vocally smooth, but rough and roguish in persona |
| 26 Jun 12 / Music OMH |
Comedy was right at the forefront |
| 26 Jun 12 / Seen and Heard |
Comically effective and altogether delightful |
| 26 Jun 12 / Opera Britannia |
A Mascagni/Puccini double bill |
| 25 Jun 12 / The Guardian |
This over-farcical production is singularly unfunny |
| 25 Jun 12 / Classical Source |
Così fan tutteOpera Holland ParkNo. of reviews: 10 | |
A good-looking production that stresses throughout the essential theatricality of what is being shown |
| 28 Jun 12 / The Oxford Times |
A sparkling ‘Cosi’ in Holland Park |
| 21 Jun 12 / Seen and Heard |
For a comedy, Così is bitterly sad |
| 17 Jun 12 / Independent on Sunday |
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Go but make sure to dress warm |
| 15 Jun 12 / Musical Criticism |
The cast in Harry Fehr's production help carry it through the wet London weather |
| 12 Jun 12 / Evening Standard |
A polished and pacey display, buffed to perfection by director Harry Fehr |
| 12 Jun 12 / The Stage |
Refreshingly conventional production does the job in West London |
| 12 Jun 12 / Music OMH |
An example of Opera Holland Park at its finest |
| 12 Jun 12 / Opera Britannia |
It is rare to spend an evening at the opera wreathed in smiles |
| 11 Jun 12 / Classical Source |
An underpowered and under-characterised evening of Mozart |
| 10 Jun 12 / The Arts Desk |
Lucia di LammermoorOpera Holland ParkNo. of reviews: 10 | |
This pleasing opener is well sung throughout the ranks |
| 14 Jun 12 / The Oxford Times |
OHP demonstrates that Lucia is not the sole province of the glitzy international opera houses |
| 12 Jun 12 / Opera Britannia |
Tartan and kilts are ditched in an austere production of Donizetti's blockbuster |
| 11 Jun 12 / Independent on Sunday |
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Outstanding prncipal performances distinguish this production of Lucia |
| 11 Jun 12 / Music OMH |
A brisk, forthright Lucia short of Scotch mist, Gothic horror and romantic intensity |
| 9 Jun 12 / Telegraph |
Storm clouds gather over a bloody tale |
| 9 Jun 12 / Evening Standard |
An erratic piece of music theatre that aims high, but tumbles on occasion into confusion |
| 9 Jun 12 / The Guardian |
A thrilling evening |
| 9 Jun 12 / The Stage |
The Russian soprano Elvira Fatykhova is mesmerising in the title role |
| 9 Jun 12 / Classical Source |
A superb cast do their best to redeem a passionless production |
| 8 Jun 12 / The Arts Desk |
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News & Articles
| Opera Holland Park announces 2024 season |
The new season features Tosca, The Barber of Seville and The Yeomen of the Guard. |
| 10 Aug 2023 / Broadway World |
| Opera Holland Park announces new commission in 2023 |
The new work “Itch.” based on Simon Mayo’s bestselling novels “Itch and and Itch Rocks” will be composed by Jonathan Dove and librettist Alasdair Middleton. |
| 11 Mar 2022 / OperaWire |
| Opera Holland Park announces 2022 season |
The company announced that it will open on May 31, 2022 with new productions of “Eugene Onegin” and “Carmen” before presenting the UK premiere of Mark Adamo’s 1998 opera, “Little Women.” |
| 18 Aug 2021 / OperaWire |
| Opera Holland Park returns for a series of outdoor performances |
Opera Holland Park will present a series of outdoor performances this summer in the space where the theatre normally stands. |
| 1 Aug 2020 / Opera Today |
| Opera Holland Park announces new season for 2021 |
A new production of Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro will feature in Opera Holland Park’s 2021 season, announced today, plus new stagings of Janácek’s The Cunning Little Vixen and Mascagni’s L’amico Fritz. |
| 3 Jun 2020 / Evening Standard |
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