A selection of M&V 'oppressive' articles

Ensemble. Dramatic Strength - The 'Glory of God' through three Verdi operas at the Sferisterio Festival 2010, reviewed by Giuseppe Pennisi

Ensemble. Sisters Under the Skin - Donizetti's 'Maria Stuarda' at Opera North, reviewed by Mike Wheeler

CD Spotlight. Nearly Unknown - Bologna's Renaissance music, heard by Giuseppe Pennisi. '... an efficient and effective local ensemble ...'

Ensemble. Warmth and Richness - Massenet's 'Werther', heard by Mike Wheeler

Arts and the Colour of Politics - Béla Hartmann muses on growing social equality and democratization