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English National Opera in chaos after music director resigns suddenly over ‘severe cuts’

Martyn Brabbins quit on Sunday saying proposed cuts will drive a ‘coach and horses’ through ENO’s artistic integrity

The Independent UK

ENO’s music director resigns over proposed cuts to musical staff positions

Martyn Brabbins says proposals to axe 19 posts and employ remaining musicians part-time is plan of ‘managed decline’

The Guardian - UK

ENO plans to cut staff and put the rest on part-time contracts – union

ENO said it understands this is a ‘very challenging and stressful time’ for staff.

The Independent UK

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The week in classical: Picture a day like this; Peter Grimes; Carol Williams: Mad Rush – review

Sparkling musical invention pierces the gloom of George Benjamin’s mysterious new chamber opera; Britten’s masterpiece holds its own at ENO; and one woman, 7,866 pipes and resounding fun

The Guardian - UK

‘The most dangerous stage I’ve ever been on’: the wildest performances of Wagner’s Ring

Gods! Dragons! Horned helmets! Swords! Valkyries! The 15-hour apocalyptic epic is about to explode onto the Royal Opera stage. But what’s the best way to tackle ‘the ultimate opera’?

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Russophobia is now the secret weapon of corporate hypocrites

Until yesterday, you’d have been forgiven for thinking the outcome of the Coutts-Nigel Farage debacle was a lecture on customer service. City minister Andrew Griffith summoned our banks for a little chat, as if they were naughty school children who’d written swear words on the board.

Evening Standard

ENO to receive extra £24m to allow more time to leave London, says Arts Council

Opera company will leave capital by March 2029 and develop artistic programme for new base

The Guardian - UK

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Arts Council adjusts funding plans for English National Opera move out of London

The public body has extended the deadline for a new ENO main base outside London by three years.

The Independent UK

ENO looks to ‘positive future’ as it lands £24m funding and delays move out of London

The Arts Council said the opera venue had presented ‘inspiring ideas’ in bringing its excellent work to people beyond the capital

Evening Standard

Graham Clark obituary

Tenor who loved exploring dramatic possibilities in Wagner with imaginative directors at Bayreuth and Covent Garden

The Guardian - UK

Take a piece of the opera home: English National Opera has its first ‘yard sale’ in a decade this weekend

From giant bears to vintage wedding dresses, the archive sale is full of surprises

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan says Government is ‘pulling the curtain down’ on London arts scene

The Mayor warned that 10 per cent of London’s arts organisations are at risk of leaving the city altogether

Evening Standard

City region leaders call for clarity over Liverpool's English National Opera bid

Liverpool could become the new home for the English National Opera

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool demands ‘level playing field’ in race to become ENO’s new home

City writes to arts secretary amid reports ministers backing Manchester and Birmingham to host English National Opera

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'I was planning my 50th birthday bash until devastating diagnosis led me to lose my right breast'

Florence Moon has created Eno, a eco-conscious bra and swimwear brand for women with one breast

The Independent UK

London Assembly objects to push to move English National Opera

Arts Council England previously announced plans to remove the English National Opera because it is a national portfolio organisation.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Arts Council philistines are driving the ENO off the cliff

Lord Sumption — former Supreme Court judge plus medieval historian — has the reputation of being the cleverest man in England. To this can be added that he’s an ornament to the London arts scene. I’m talking about his resignation from the board of the English National Opera. By quitting…

The Guardian - UK

The flaws in Nicholas Hytner’s plan to save the performing arts

Letters: Jamie Hale, Richard Eyre and Chris Hodgkins respond to the director’s proposals

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Opera is back but the ENO is clearly on its knees

So this is what “a re-imagined artistic and business model” looks like at London’s second opera house, the ENO: a programme featuring the company’s best-loved hits and no Wagner.

The Independent UK

English National Opera reflects on ‘challenging’ year as new season is revealed

The company will stage The Handmaid’s Tale, 7 Deaths Of Maria Callas and La Traviata during its 2023/24 season.

The Independent UK

Russell Watson: English National Opera would be great for the north

Watson, originally from Salford, Greater Manchester, spoke before performing with the English National Opera for a Eurovision event in Liverpool.

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool 'could be new home of English National Opera'

Liverpool is a "really strong contender" to become the new home of the opera company, its chief executive has said

Bristol Post

Bristol could be new home of English National Opera

But Liverpool and Manchester are strong contenders

The Guardian - UK

Violin virtuoso joins ‘real battle’ to save classical music from UK funding cuts

Soloist Nicola Benedetti has added her voice to those speaking up for a genre now facing severe financial constraints

The Guardian - UK

ENO chief says Liverpool and Manchester ‘strong contenders’ for new home

Stuart Murphy says other cities in running but stresses chances of either northern city hosting opera company

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