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Distinctive Vision

Matthew Dennison Holman Hunt and the Pre-Raphaelite Vision Manchester Art Gallery, until 11 January 2009 N eedlepoint nose-dived during the 19th century. This came about, like......

Rossini Rarity

Michael Tanner Matilde di Shabran Royal Opera House Aida English National Opera Iolanta Royal Festival Hall M atilde di Shabran is one of Rossini’s least performed operas, and......