20 FEBRUARY 1993, page 42

Opera

Tristan und Isolde (New Theatre, Cardiff) Love's dream Rupert Christiansen A lthough I count myself a committed Wagnerian, a little worm of scepticism has always wriggled......

Music

Magic in residence Robin Holloway I n these troubled times even so well- established a feature of our musical life as the BBC's regional orchestras have felt the axe's keenness.......