Richard Bratby

A terrific night of opera: Zanetto/Orfeo ed Euridice, Arcola Theatre, reviewed

Plus: the sensational Proms debut of John Wilson’s new orchestra, the Sinfonia of London

Lizzie Holmes as Silvia: one of the two principals whose luminous singing and sensitive acting powered Zanetto. Photo: Peter Mould
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  • Zanetto/Orfeo ed Euridice

    Arcola Theatre

  • Sinfonia of London/John Wilson

    Royal Albert Hall, and available to watch on BBC iPlayer

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