The Opera Story / Critiques

"A wonderfully confident piece of music theatre, certainly nothing like any contemporary opera which I have recently experienced"

"Extraordinary that with only 10 musicians there should be such orchestral richness… a swinish pearl of an opera”

"there was insight to be had both into the writing and performance of opera by those at an early stage in their careers and, just as important, into the success of so worthy an initiative. I look forward to seeing – and hearing – what The Opera Story brings us next."

" done with zest (some great singing from all), and with a beautifully precise, well played score."

"All things considered, it is a small miracle that the show holds together as well as it does. One reason for that is the musical consistency maintained by the seven composers…"

"Using seven composers and mixing film with live performance, The Opera Story’s latest show is a remarkable triumph…"