Alexandra Coghlan

After weeks of silence, Royal Opera reopened with a whimper

We don't need mourning; we need inspiration, innovation and action. Plus: Grange Park Opera's Voix Humaine was as get as it gets

Tony Pappano on the piano and a wistful Toby Spence performing various English songs at the Royal Opera House. Image: Lara Cappelli
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    Royal Opera House, viaYouTube

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    Grange Park Opera

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