A sparkling production, bathed in the colours of Bollywood, which played to capacity crowds in 2007. A richly orchestrated score, overflowing with melodies—from the magical languor of the Flower Duet ...

A good case can be made for a fresh look at "Lakme," the pretty but gossamer-thin French opera that has survived for 120 years mainly because of two gorgeous arias. Yes, it's lightweight, a ...

When I think of the month of May, I think of FLOWERS!! So today's Beautiful Music is the beloved FLOWER DUET from Leo Delibes' opera LAKME. This live concert recording was made at the Philharmonie de ...

At Holland Park second time around – the company’s first production was in 2007 – it gets the singers, and at the very highest level, but not the concept, or at least one that has any impact. For a ...