14 JANUARY 2006, page 34

Pop Music

Dreaded question Marcus Berkmann T he Christmas party season has finally passed, and we are all tending our wounds. Most of mine seem to be selfinflicted, the engrained habits......

Opera

Pleasure count Michael Tanner Hansel and Gretel Opera North The Bartered Bride Royal Opera House H umperdinck’s minor masterpiece Hansel and Gretel is one of those operas that......