Michael Tanner

Hole in the heart | 6 October 2016

Plus: two of Puccini’s most depressing works are given faithful outings by Opera North and David Pountney

  • Don Giovanni

    ENO, in rep until 26 October

  • Il tabarro; Suor Angelica

    Opera North, touring until 2 December

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