Durham Opera Ensemble – Eugene Onegin
Excellent singing and characterisation in Durham Opera Ensemble’s small scale Eugene Onegin at the Assembly Rooms.
28 Feb 2020
My reviews of concerts in Durham. Full reviews on this page are written exclusively for this site. I generally buy my own tickets for concerts, especially when they are student or local amateur groups.
Excellent singing and characterisation in Durham Opera Ensemble’s small scale Eugene Onegin at the Assembly Rooms.
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