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The GondoliersScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
A witty, yet upbeat and uplifting piece with stellar visuals |
 14 Nov 21 / The Reviews Hub |
Venetian excellence in Edinburgh from Scottish Opera in Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers |
| 10 Nov 21 / Seen and Heard |
As effervescent as prosecco |
| 1 Nov 21 / The Opera Critic |
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Scottish Opera opens the new season with an outstanding production of The Gondoliers |
| 24 Oct 21 / Seen and Heard |
Scottish Opera's spectacular Gondoliers bump starts its new season |
| 19 Oct 21 / Bachtrack |
A picture-postcard Gilbert and Sullivan from Scottish Opera |
| 18 Oct 21 / The Guardian |
Scottish Opera brings Venetian comedy to the stage |
| 18 Oct 21 / The National |
Utopia, LimitedScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
British politics gets a knocking in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Utopia, Limited from Scottish Opera |
| 11 Nov 21 / Seen and Heard |
Sophistication and wit are at the heart of Utopia, Limited |
| 8 Nov 21 / The Opera Critic |
Utopia, Limited proves surprisingly timely in rare Scottish Opera revival |
| 22 Oct 21 / Bachtrack |
Così fan tutteScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Scottish Opera’s Così fan tutte is a triumph thanks to its six sparky soloists |
| 11 Sep 21 / The Scotsman |
FalstaffEdinburgh International FestivalNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Much to enjoy in Scottish Opera’s new Falstaff at the Edinburgh International Festival |
| 14 Aug 21 / Seen and Heard |
Despite some strong solo performances, Scottish Opera’s Falstaff fails to raise many laughs |
| 10 Aug 21 / The Scotsman |
Scottish Opera’s Falstaff delights at the Edinburgh International Festival |
| 10 Aug 21 / Bachtrack |
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A lively Falstaff deserving of a full house |
| 10 Aug 21 / The Opera Critic |
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Sir David McVicar returns to Scottish Opera with new Falstaff
McVicar clearly demonstrates his palpable passion for his forthcoming staging of Verdi’s last opera Falstaff, which he is directing in a co-production for Scottish Opera and Santa Fe Opera in the United States.
McVicar clearly demonstrates his palpable passion for his forthcoming staging of Verdi’s last opera Falstaff, which he is directing in a co-production for Scottish Opera and Santa Fe Opera in the United States.
FalstaffScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
This extraordinary new production of Falstaff is the perfect way to celebrate this optimistic moment for the arts |
| 15 Jul 21 / The Scotsman |
A spectacular Verdi brings colour after the lockdown gloom |
| 15 Jul 21 / The National |
Pranks and pathos as Scottish Opera’s Verdi shines |
| 6 Jul 21 / The Guardian |
L'elisir d'amoreScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Filmed Donizetti comedy is an operatic masterclass |
| 20 Jun 21 / The National |
Hansel und GretelScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
An unsure tone with energised performances |
| 17 Feb 21 / iNews |
A fairytale for times of Covid |
| 15 Feb 21 / The National |
Fairytales in Scotland |
| 15 Feb 21 / Planet Hugill |
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A little touch of magic in Scottish Opera's Hansel and Gretel |
| 11 Feb 21 / Bachtrack |
Così fan tutteScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Cleverly played as a gameshow without flogging the idea |
| 20 Dec 20 / The Observer |
Eine Liebesshow |
| 16 Dec 20 / Bachtrack (German) |
Mozart’s farcical opera buffa reimagined as a manipulative TV-style reality game show. |
| 15 Dec 20 / The Scotsman |
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Am-dram props and loose directorial ends don't faze a team of fine young singers |
| 15 Dec 20 / The Arts Desk |
The Diary of one who has DisappearedScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
A disappearing hero in Glasgow |
| 28 Sep 20 / Planet Hugill |
Locked down by loyalties? Janáček’s Diary at Scottish Opera |
| 22 Sep 20 / Bachtrack |
La bohèmeScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Scottish Opera return to live performance with a five-star La bohème |
| 9 Sep 20 / The Scotsman |
Scottish Opera's Covid-safe Puccini is a triumph |
| 8 Sep 20 / The Guardian |
A production that lays bare the emotional heart of society in crisis |
| 7 Sep 20 / The Herald |
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Consumptive Bohemians in a car park – perfect for a pandemic |
| 7 Sep 20 / Telegraph |
Top-quality cast and players put on a potted version in a parking lot |
| 7 Sep 20 / The Arts Desk |
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Singing in the rain
Scottish Opera is beginning live performances again with a string of pop-up shows across the country - with musicians behind screens and singers staying three metres apart.
Scottish Opera is beginning live performances again with a string of pop-up shows across the country - with musicians behind screens and singers staying three metres apart.
Nixon in ChinaScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 8 | |
History recreated from the archives |
| 3 Mar 20 / The Opera Critic |
Strong soloists, chorus, and orchestra are the pluses of Scottish Opera’s Nixon in China |
| 2 Mar 20 / Seen and Heard |
Stylish, powerful Nixon in China from Scottish Opera |
| 25 Feb 20 / Bachtrack |
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A gripping human drama |
| 24 Feb 20 / The Observer |
A contextualised history lesson for everyone, cast included |
| 22 Feb 20 / The Scotsman |
One of the most rewarding and thought-provoking evenings that will be available in any theatre this year |
| 20 Feb 20 / The Herald |
This subtle, intelligent modern opera is still entrancing |
| 20 Feb 20 / Telegraph |
Slick update for tale of Tricky Dicky's schmoozing |
| 20 Feb 20 / The Guardian |
IrisScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Mascagni's Iris well worth the effort |
| 6 Dec 19 / The Opera Critic |
Hugely popular in its day, Iris is full of musical highlights |
| 3 Dec 19 / The Herald |
ToscaScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
A comprehensive production |
| 24 Nov 19 / The Reviews Hub |
Breathing new life into Tosca |
| 18 Nov 19 / The Opera Critic |
A revival of its popular Tosca opens Scottish Opera’s season in Glasgow magnificently |
| 30 Oct 19 / Seen and Heard |
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Natalya Romaniw an exciting Tosca in Scottish Opera’s powerful revival |
| 29 Oct 19 / Bachtrack |
Natalya Romaniw plays the pious and passionate Tosca with tremendous anguish and outrage |
| 21 Oct 19 / The Herald |
Roland Wood is a terrifying Scarpia; the whole cast vocally exhilaring |
| 19 Oct 19 / The Scotsman |
Scottish Opera's opulent staging still has plenty to say |
| 18 Oct 19 / The Guardian |
ZanettoScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Swooning melodies, colour and wit |
| 26 Sep 19 / The Guardian |
Neither performer really made a compelling case for further performances |
| 24 Sep 19 / The Herald |
Mascagni and Wolf-Ferrari double bill is a great success at the Lammermuir Festival |
| 23 Sep 19 / Seen and Heard |
Il segreto di SusannaScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Swooning melodies, colour and wit |
| 26 Sep 19 / The Guardian |
The rich orchestration of the score was given a vigorous performance |
| 24 Sep 19 / The Herald |
Mascagni and Wolf-Ferrari double bill is a great success at the Lammermuir Festival |
| 23 Sep 19 / Seen and Heard |
Breaking the WavesEdinburgh International FestivalNo. of reviews: 6 | |
Missy Mazzoli’s opera based on Lars von Trier’s film triumphs in its European premiere |
| 25 Aug 19 / The Observer |
Von Trier's bleak drama feels lost in translation |
| 23 Aug 19 / The Guardian |
Troubling opera based on Lars von Trier’s film |
| 23 Aug 19 / The Stage |
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Mazzoli’s luminous Breaking the Waves receives European premiere in Edinburgh |
| 23 Aug 19 / Bachtrack |
A ponderous new opera from Missy Mazzoli |
| 23 Aug 19 / The Opera Critic |
In Edinburgh Breaking the Waves restores faith in opera as an art form |
| 22 Aug 19 / Seen and Heard |
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Missy Mazzoli: 'Breaking the Waves' deals with big ideas
Adapting Lars von Trier’s provocative 1996 film about faith and loyalty in an insular Scottish community was the first challenge. Bringing it to Scotland is the next.
Adapting Lars von Trier’s provocative 1996 film about faith and loyalty in an insular Scottish community was the first challenge. Bringing it to Scotland is the next.
Die ZauberflöteScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
A very welcome return of the Scottish Opera's 2012 production of The Magic Flute |
| 4 Jul 19 / Opera Journal |
A fun-filled Magic Flute |
| 8 Jun 19 / The Opera Critic |
This five star production is thanks to the stars aligning in every aspect of its creation |
| 12 May 19 / The Reviews Hub |
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The Magic Flute is still pulling in the crowds |
| 11 May 19 / The Scotsman |
Stovepipe hats are back: Scottish Opera’s steampunk Magic Flute returns |
| 8 May 19 / Bachtrack |
A grand night out |
| 7 May 19 / The Herald |
SilvanoScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Mascagni's Silvano proves to be a topical treat |
| 22 Apr 19 / The Opera Critic |
As the wretched Matilde, Emma Bell stole the show |
| 20 Apr 19 / The Scotsman |
Kat'a KabanovaScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
Death on the Volga |
| 25 Mar 19 / The Opera Critic |
A traditional staging of Katya Kabaonva at Scottish Opera that is poetic and thoughtful |
| 22 Mar 19 / The Spectator |
Scottish Opera’s new Kátya Kabanová is musically strong but intermittently satisfying |
| 18 Mar 19 / Seen and Heard |
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At Scottish Opera, a great season for Kátya Kabanová continues |
| 17 Mar 19 / The Observer |
A finely sung Katya Kabanova in rust-bucket Russia |
| 15 Mar 19 / Bachtrack |
This is a staging full of big stuff |
| 14 Mar 19 / The Herald |
AnthropoceneScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 9 | |
Arctic diversions |
| 3 Feb 19 / The Opera Critic |
Tensions rise as an Arctic expedition becomes trapped in ice |
| 3 Feb 19 / The Observer |
A bankable asset |
| 29 Jan 19 / The Scotsman |
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A timely chiller from Scottish Opera |
| 29 Jan 19 / Bachtrack |
With superb diction from the whole company, Anthropocene is a work of great clarity |
| 28 Jan 19 / The Herald |
Atmospheric operatic thriller |
| 28 Jan 19 / The Stage |
A tense and riveting 3-Act thriller set in the icy wastes of Greenland |
| 28 Jan 19 / Opera News |
Icily resonant tale with a remorseless grip |
| 26 Jan 19 / Telegraph |
MacRae's arctic adventure delivers operatic thrills |
| 26 Jan 19 / The Guardian |
RigolettoScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
A Rigoletto revival that resonates with today's audience |
| 12 Nov 18 / The Opera Critic |
Vocally, Scottish Opera has a wealth of talent |
| 12 Nov 18 / The Reviews Hub |
A dark, unflinching Rigoletto from Scottish Opera |
| 23 Oct 18 / Bachtrack |
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The real fire came from the pit |
| 23 Oct 18 / The Times |
Scottish Opera opens the new season with a revival of Verdi’s Rigoletto |
| 22 Oct 18 / Seen and Heard |
Greek baritone Aris Argiris brings a sympathetic Zero Mostel-approach to the title character |
| 22 Oct 18 / The Herald |
Individually there are golden moments |
| 20 Oct 18 / The Scotsman |
EdgarScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Edgar is well worthy of a place in Scottish Opera’s Sunday afternoon opera-in-concert series |
| 3 Nov 18 / The Scotsman |
Puccini's early opera gets a rare outing |
| 30 Oct 18 / The Opera Critic |
Peter Auty was in superb voice in the title role |
| 29 Oct 18 / The Herald |
The Burning Fiery FurnaceScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
Burning Fiery Furnace is a masterclass in austerity opera |
| 27 Sep 18 / The Spectator |
A mesmerising, memorable and quietly provocative production |
| 26 Sep 18 / The Scotsman |
The sequence of ritualistic scenes and tableaux suited the work perfectly |
| 25 Sep 18 / The Herald |
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Jenny Ogilvie struck the right balance between the archaic and the everyday |
| 24 Sep 18 / The Times |
Sonorous singing and sensuous ecstasy |
| 24 Sep 18 / The Guardian |
A colourful and exotic parable |
| 23 Sep 18 / The Opera Critic |
Eugene OneginScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 15 | |
Everything that is great about Eugene Onegin comes together perfectly in this Scottish Opera production |
| 5 Jul 18 / Opera Journal |
Scottish Opera’s first-rate production of Tchaikovsky’s great Eugene Onegin |
| 2 Jul 18 / Seen and Heard |
Scottish Opera's Eugene Onegin gives an outstanding account of the Russian soul |
| 30 Jun 18 / The Irish News |
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Kiwi leading Scottish Opera through a decade of successes |
| 9 Jun 18 / National Business Review |
An Onegin full of memories |
| 26 May 18 / The Opera Critic |
La Scottish Opera cierra la temporada con Eugene Onegin de Tchaikovsky |
| 16 May 18 / Opera World (Spanish) |
Natalya Romaniw thrills in Scottish Opera’s epic Eugene Onegin |
| 9 May 18 / Bachtrack |
Scottish Opera’s strongly performed production is charged with emotion |
| 2 May 18 / The Stage |
An unflinchingly serious three-and-a-quarter hours |
| 2 May 18 / The Scotsman |
Crackling with vitality |
| 2 May 18 / Telegraph |
Scottish Opera’s new production of Tchaikovsky’s best-loved opera is nothing if not attention-grabbing |
| 30 Apr 18 / The Herald |
The Royal Opera's artistic director stages Tchaikovsky's romantic masterpiece for Scottish Opera |
| 30 Apr 18 / What's on Stage |
Magnificent singing in a new production of Eugene Onegin at Scottish Opera |
| 30 Apr 18 / Seen and Heard |
A grand production of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece |
| 30 Apr 18 / The Guardian |
Natalya Romaniw’s stunningly sung Tatyana one of the highlights |
| 30 Apr 18 / The Times |
Francesca da RiminiScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
A double dose of Rachmaninov |
| 9 May 18 / The Opera Critic |
Scottish Opera’s outstanding performances of rare Rachmaninov operas |
| 8 May 18 / Seen and Heard |
Two operas with similar grizzly endings |
| 7 May 18 / The Herald |
AlekoScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
A double dose of Rachmaninov |
| 9 May 18 / The Opera Critic |
Scottish Opera’s outstanding performances of rare Rachmaninov operas |
| 8 May 18 / Seen and Heard |
Two operas have similar grizzly endings |
| 7 May 18 / The Herald |
Ariadne auf NaxosScottish OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
Passionately sung modern dress opera containing elements of burlesque |
| 10 Apr 18 / The Stage |
Initial misses give way to big hit |
| 9 Apr 18 / Seen and Heard |
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Performance schedule
Gilbert & Sullivan
16 Oct 2021 to 2 Apr 2022
Gilbert & Sullivan
20 Oct 2021 to 1 Apr 2022
Britten
22 Feb to 5 Mar 2022
Rachmaninov
18 Mar 2022
Stravinsky
18 Mar 2022
Mozart
15 May to 25 Jun 2022
News & Articles
| Scottish Opera withdraws nomination for Sky Arts Award |
The Scottish Opera has withdrawn its nomination for a Sky Arts Award for its production of Nixon in China after being criticized for its use of 'yellowface' makeup, The Times reports. |
| 14 Jun 2021 / Broadway World |
| Scottish Opera announces Spring/Summer season |
Scottish Opera’s forthcoming season includes two specially made films, along with plans to bring live opera back to audiences with outdoor performances in the summer. |
| 15 Apr 2021 / Opera Now |
| Scottish Opera reveals plans to stage 200 'pop-up' shows |
Scottish Opera has revealed plans to stage more than 200 outdoor performances for around 12,000 people across Scotland as it emerges from lockdown restrictions. |
| 8 Apr 2021 / The Scotsman |
| Singing in the rain |
Scottish Opera is beginning live performances again with a string of pop-up shows across the country - with musicians behind screens and singers staying three metres apart. |
| 6 Sep 2020 / BBC News |
| Scottish Opera has announced a September program |
Elizabeth Llewellyn and Samuel Sakker lead Scottish Opera September 2020 performances. |
| 26 Aug 2020 / OperaWire |
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