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A thrilling double bill both takes apart and celebrates the reality of family life, with some star performances
Revival of a layered production of Beethoven's only opera, in which inaction is as visible as action itself
Superb production of Puccini's colourful opera returns with a fresh cast led by soprano Nadine Benjamin
New production of Tchaikovsky's searing opera excels musically but is visually disappointing
From Mozart to Tchaikovsky to Bernstein, the ups and downs of couples in love find voice in a season of classics. Booking opens at 9AM on Wed 10 July
A matchless production of Puccini's most dramatic opera has dynamic soprano Angel Blue in the title role
Giordano's most popular opera is revived with an impressive cast, as Covent Garden's music director bows out
Lots of Puccini in the year that marks the centenary of his death, plus Verdi, Mozart, Gilbert and Sullivan, Britten and more
Exciting new productions of Tchaikovsky, Wagner and a new Mark-Anthony Turnage opera head the field. Booking opens 9AM, Wed 10 July
Operas to entertain and uplift, by Rossini, Mozart, Richard Strauss and Smetana
Wagner's spell-binding epic story of gods, mortals, love and power is told over five years, with casting and dates still to come
Rossini, Tchaikovsky, Handel and Richard Strauss operas are planned for the summer, with dates and casts to be announced. But keep room in your diary from May to August
Wednesday Watch is your new weekly classical music appointment. Catch old favourites and new music recorded at London's innovative venue
The natural world has never looked lovelier, and it has inspired generations of composers who bring its splendour indoors
First staging of a remarkable find – a never-performed opera by the much-loved and highly spiritual composer
Relive summer 2017 with Mozart's sparkling opera and an all-star cast, now available online at any time
The world's greatest artists come to you via the classical music specialists who really know their way around
Armchair travel to Verona or St Petersburg with the world's greatest singers, players and dancers. Free for one month, Marquee TV has seats in every house
A Verdi drama, a Mozart comedy and a backstage romp by Richard Strauss are joined by an Italian rarity in the Opera Holland Park programme for June
– July 2018