Review: Tosca, Opera North, Saturday 28th January 2023

Robert Hayward as Scarpia and the Company of Tosca. Photo James Glossop. I can confidently say I am someone who knows very little about opera. I know some of the most famous operas, some of the most famous music, and some of the most famous performers. I had never seen an opera live before going … Continue reading Review: Tosca, Opera North, Saturday 28th January 2023

The Mystery of the Grand Italian Opera Company in Liverpool, 1882

Among the programmes in my collection is one of my eldest: a visit to Liverpool by a Grand Italian Opera Company. It was a fully reputable tour, yet newspaper reports indicate that the scheduled performances never took place. I aim to find out why. Through my collecting I've become more well-versed in the world of … Continue reading The Mystery of the Grand Italian Opera Company in Liverpool, 1882