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George Hall

The Stage
George Hall

About George Hall

George Hall writes widely on opera and has contributed regularly to The Stage since 2000. He has also contributed to such publications as The New Penguin Opera Guide and the Oxford Companion to Music

Recent Articles

The Importance of Being Earnest review

The Importance of Being Earnest review

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Jack Furness’ production takes you into the heart of Barry’s absurdist dreamworld
La Fille du Régiment review

La Fille du Régiment review

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Star tenor Juan Diego Florez once again provides vocal fireworks
La Bohème review

La Bohème review

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Exceptional conducting debut makes this Puccini revival special
I Puritani review

I Puritani review

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Richard Jones’ staging gives a bel canto classic a sympathetic treatment
Billy Budd review

Billy Budd review

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Britten’s ambiguous opera is delivered with musical and dramatic excellence
The Chocolate Soldier review

The Chocolate Soldier review

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Opera della Luna’s blend of Shaw and Viennese operetta is a delight
Danielle de Niese

Danielle de Niese

The Stage Interview
As the opera star prepares to make her directorial debut, she tells George Hall how she tackles famous roles and why the art form’s critics are wrong
UK Opera Association: the new body aiming to steer the embattled sector to safety

UK Opera Association: the new body aiming to steer the embattled sector to safety

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The newly formed UK Opera Association wants to become a collective voice for the art form. Its inaugural chief executive Thangam Debbonaire explains why it is needed
L’Orfeo review

L’Orfeo review

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Glyndebourne’s take on a third Monteverdi opera yields mixed results
Giulio Cesare review

Giulio Cesare review

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David Alden’s staging of Handel’s opera borders on the flippant
Il Ritorno d’Ulisse review

Il Ritorno d’Ulisse review

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Garsington hits the target with this lush Monteverdi extravaganza
The Marriage of Figaro review

The Marriage of Figaro review

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Wild Arts’ touring production of Mozart’s opera is hugely enjoyable
The Marriage of Figaro review

The Marriage of Figaro review

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Fine singing from a cast that includes Alex Esposito and Louise Alder graces David McVicar’s vintage staging of Mozart’s opera
Der Rosenkavalier review

Der Rosenkavalier review

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Bruno Ravella directs an elegant update of Strauss’ Viennese masquerade
La Traviata review

La Traviata review

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Beautifully conceived and sung take on the Verdi favourite, with the action reset in 1939

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