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The Philharmonia Orchestra. Courtesy of Peacock PR

Bath Mozartfest

13 - 21 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Bath Mozartfest returns for another year of high quality classical music. Performances predominantly take place at the Assembly Rooms, but others are hosted at Bath Abbey, The Guildhall…

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John Graham-Hall (right) as Mr Broucek with Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts' Starry Sky-Blue in John Fulljames' new Opera North/Scottish Opear co-production of Janacek's The Adventures of Mr Broucek. Photo Alastair Muir, courtesy Opera North

Opera North Autumn Tour

17 - 21 Nov 2009 (annual)

Opera North, always worth catching, returns to Newcastle's Theatre Royal. Joining Tim Albery's revival of Mozart's Così fan tutte are two new productions: Massenet's Werther, directed by Tom…

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Kirsten Blanck as Puccini's Turandot in Rupert Goold's new ENO production. Photo © Catherine Ashmore/ENO, courtesy ArenaPAL

Turandot at ENO

21 Nov 2009 (various dates)

English National Opera continues to refresh the Puccini repertoire by welcoming a new director to the operatic stage. Rupert Goold, fresh from success in Shakespeare, Pirandello and Oliver!…

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Robin Ticciati, music director Glyndebourne Touring Opera. Photo by Mike Hoban, courtesy of Glyndebourne Festival Opera

Glyndebourne on Tour

17 - 21 Nov 2009 (annual)

As part of its annual autumn tour, Glyndebourne on Tour (GoT) arrives at Norwich Theatre Royal for three spectacular productions: Così fan tutte, Falstaff and Jenufa.

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Jonathan Dove & Alasdair Middleton's Swanhunter for Opera North. Image Elmwood, courtesy Opera North

Opera North: Swanhunter

21 - 22 Nov 2009 (various dates)

Following the astounding success of The Adventures of Pinocchio (now on DVD), Opera North again premières an opera by composer Jonathan Dove and librettist Alasdair Middleton. Swanhunter…

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Royal Albert Hall, London. Photo by Bree Hogg, © Whatsonwhen

Classical Spectacular

19 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Incredible lights, lasers and special effects make the Classical Spectacular at the Royal Albert Hall a unique experience. Over 250 performers ensure the hall resounds to the world's best…

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One of Mikhail Mokrov's backdrops for Francesca Zambello's new Royal Opera production of Tchaikovsky's The Tsarina's Slippers. Courtesy of the Royal Opera

The Tsarina's Slippers at the Garden

23 Nov 2009 (various dates)

Bringing together both the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera, all too rarely seen together, Francesco Zambello directs the Covent Garden première of Tchaikovsky's Cherevichki (The Tsarina's…

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Sir Charles Mackerras, Australian conductor. Photo Clive Barda

Royal Academy Opera: Handel's Semele

16 - 23 Nov 2009; Mon, Wed, and Fri only

Indefatigable octogenarian Sir Charles Mackerras follows his English National Opera stint conducting Britten with this Royal Academy Opera production of Handel's "near opera" Semele. It is…

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One of Mikhail Mokrov's backdrops for Francesca Zambello's new Royal Opera production of Tchaikovsky's The Tsarina's Slippers. Courtesy of the Royal Opera

The Tsarina's Slippers at the Garden

25 Nov 2009 (various dates)

Bringing together both the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera, all too rarely seen together, Francesco Zambello directs the Covent Garden première of Tchaikovsky's Cherevichki (The Tsarina's…

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Fabulous Beast's fabulous production of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, choreographed by Michael Keegan-Dolan at the London Colisuem. Photo Johan Persson / ENO

Bluebeard's Castle & The Rite of Spring at ENO

25 Nov 2009 (various dates)

English National Opera's music director Edward Gardner conducts a new double bill at the London Coliseum. Bartók's Duke Bluebeard's Castle, with Michaela Martens and Clive Bayley, joins…

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Kirsten Blanck as Puccini's Turandot in Rupert Goold's new ENO production. Photo © Catherine Ashmore/ENO, courtesy ArenaPAL

Turandot at ENO

26 Nov 2009 (various dates)

English National Opera continues to refresh the Puccini repertoire by welcoming a new director to the operatic stage. Rupert Goold, fresh from success in Shakespeare, Pirandello and Oliver!…

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Alina Cojocaru as the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Peter Wright's Royal Ballet production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Photo by Bill Cooper, courtesy of Royal Ballet

The Nutcracker

26 - 27 Nov 2009 (various dates)

No Christmas would be complete without Tchaikovsky's wonderful ballet The Nutcracker. The Royal Ballet revives Peter Wright's acclaimed production (after Lev Ivanov), featuring a rolling roll…

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Messiah at ENO, London. Courtesy of ENO/ArenaPAL

Messiah at ENO

27 Nov 2009 (various dates)

At the end of Handel's 250th anniversary year, Deborah Warner returns to English National Opera to stage performances of Messiah at the London Coliseum. Laurence Cummings conducts Sophie…

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One of Mikhail Mokrov's backdrops for Francesca Zambello's new Royal Opera production of Tchaikovsky's The Tsarina's Slippers. Courtesy of the Royal Opera

The Tsarina's Slippers at the Garden

28 Nov 2009 (various dates)

Bringing together both the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera, all too rarely seen together, Francesco Zambello directs the Covent Garden première of Tchaikovsky's Cherevichki (The Tsarina's…

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Jonathan Dove & Alasdair Middleton's Swanhunter for Opera North. Photo Neil Armstrong, courtesy Opera North

Opera North: Swanhunter

26 - 28 Nov 2009; not Fri

Following the astounding success of The Adventures of Pinocchio (now on DVD), Opera North again premières an opera by composer Jonathan Dove and librettist Alasdair Middleton. Swanhunter…

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Alison Balsom, British trumpeter. © Matt Hennek/EMI Classics, courtesy War Child

War Child Benefit Concert with Alison Balsom & Friends

28 Nov 2009

In London's spectacular art deco Bloomsbury Ballroom, Classical BRIT-winner Alison Balsom curates a roll-call of great musicians in this special benefit concert for War Child. The charity…

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Fabulous Beast's fabulous production of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, choreographed by Michael Keegan-Dolan at the London Colisuem. Photo Johan Persson / ENO

Bluebeard's Castle & The Rite of Spring at ENO

28 Nov 2009 (various dates)

English National Opera's music director Edward Gardner conducts a new double bill at the London Coliseum. Bartók's Duke Bluebeard's Castle, with Michaela Martens and Clive Bayley, joins…

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Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, Bloomsbury, London. © Richard Hanson

Organ Concerts at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church

28 Nov 2009 (monthly)

Enjoy the power of Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church's newly restored organ on the last Saturday of the month. Bringing together two Binns instruments, no-less-a-luminary than young American…

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The International Guitar Festival of Great Britain

4 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

The annual International Guitar Festival of Great Britain attracts performers from all over the world. A plethora of guitarists perform in a wide variety of styles at the Pacific Road Arts…

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Messiah at ENO, London. Courtesy of ENO/ArenaPAL

Messiah at ENO

29 Nov 2009 (various dates)

At the end of Handel's 250th anniversary year, Deborah Warner returns to English National Opera to stage performances of Messiah at the London Coliseum. Laurence Cummings conducts Sophie…


Highlights

Bath Mozartfest

Bath Assembly Rooms, Bath, England

13 - 21 Nov 2009 (annual)

Opera North Autumn Tour

Theatre Royal Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle, England

17 - 21 Nov 2009 (annual)

Turandot at ENO

London Coliseum, London, England

21 Nov 2009 (various dates)