Matthew Quinn

Barkouf – Hallé Orchestra and Opera Rara at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

ARH Admin October 5, 2026 2 Comments

‘Paul Daniel delightfully weaves the Hallé Orchestra. . . through an entertaining and evocative yet eclectic score’ Jacques Offenbach’s three-act opéra bouffe from 1860 was thought lost following a fire…

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Angel’s Bone – English National Opera in collaboration with Factory International and BBC Philharmonic Orchestra at Aviva Studios, Manchester

ARH Admin May 13, 2026 No Comments

‘There is much debate about the future of opera; this production’s resonance to modern-day realities provides an alternative, considered, and engaging riposte’ English National Opera’s production in collaboration with Factory…