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O P Er A

Bayreuth's bronze age David Mellor S o, it is true what they say. The sound of the orchestra from the pit at Bayreuth real- ly is a miracle. Every strand is clear. The tone is......

Theatre

Master of the cup and saucer Robert Tanitch on the play- wright who brought naturalism to the Victorian stage T W. Robertson (1829-1871) is such an important figure in the......