23 JANUARY 1999, page 39

Opera

Vanessa (The Other Theatre Company, Lyric Studio, Hammersmith) Amazed by Rossini Michael Tanner T he Thieving Magpie is one of Rossini's most satisfying works, if only because......

Exhibitions 1

Monet in the 20th Century (Royal Academy, 23 January-18 April) Surprised by Monet Martin Gayford D oes it really deserve all the hoopla and teeming thousands of visitors? This......