More than titular accuracy may have encouraged director Max Hoehn to set his new production of Mozart’s Cosi fan…
WNO says Arts Council allocation 10% below standstill funding
September 28, 2023While Welsh National Opera has again received the largest single Arts Council of Wales funding allocation, the company says it…
A gloriously sung La Traviata, Welsh National Opera, WMC
September 22, 2023In recent months the WNO has served up wonderful innovative productions: Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, and Osvaldo Golijov’s Ainadamar. As part…
Candide, Welsh National Opera
June 23, 2023**** It has been a while since I can remember Welsh National Opera getting a (well-deserved) standing ovation and…
The Magic Flute, Welsh National Opera
March 6, 2023Blaze of Glory!, Welsh National Opera, Wales Millennium Centre
February 24, 2023I have to confess to not really looking forward to an opera about Welsh choirs and coal mines. What next,…
Daisy Evans: Directing WNO’s new Magic Flute
February 23, 2023Mike Smith discusses the new WNO Magic Flute with director Daisy Evans. The production opens at Wales Millennium Centre on…
WNO boss explains why Liverpool has been immediately axed – and more cuts will follow
November 24, 2022Welsh National Opera general director Aidan Lang has explained why the company has immediately pulled out of touring to Liverpool…
WNO pulls out of Liverpool after cuts
November 22, 2022Welsh National Opera is pulling out of performances in Liverpool. The decision further reduces the touring circuit of the company…
WNO funding cut response
November 17, 2022Welsh National Opera is looking at the impact of Arts Council of England large cut in its grant towards touring…