Geoff Brown

Off colour

Plus: a Classical Opera revival of J.C. Bach’s Adriano in Siria that’s entertaining, absorbing and much more than a scholar’s pet

Il Turco in Italia (Photo: Tristram Kenton)

  • Il turco in Italia

    Royal Opera House, in rep until 27 April

  • Adriano in Siria

    Royal College of Music

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