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Opera Holland Park

Who’s playing? David Butt Philip, Amanda Echalaz, Anne Sophie Duprels
What is it? Favourites and rarities in the elegant remnants of Holland House, and one of the

best festivals to spot new talent. Tireless festival boss James Clutton makes himself known to

everyone — for both praise and brickbats.

When? May 30-Aug 10 (operahollandpark.com), £24-£175

Where? Holland Park, London W8

Grange Park Opera

Who’s playing? Bryn Terfel, Natalya Romaniw, Susan Bullock, Gianluca Marciano, Simon

Keenlyside

What is it? Surrey’s answer to La Scala — at least if you believe the festival’s indomitable

boss, Wasfi Kani. This year it includes Bryn Terfel in a Rachmaninov/Puccini double bill, a

staging of Janacek’s Katya Kabanova by David Alden and Donizetti’s frothy farce, The

Daughter of the Regiment.
When? June 5-July 14 (grangeparkopera.co.uk), £80-£250

Where? West Horsley Place, Surrey

The Grange Festival

Who’s playing? David Bates, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Michael Mofidian, the National Ballet

of Brno

What is it? Idyllic Hampshire spot establishing a pedigree for baroque work as well as dance
shows and classic repertoire. There are headline productions of The Rake’s

Progress, Tosca and The Coronation of Poppea.

When? June 6-July 6 (thegrangefestival.co.uk), £30-£230

Where? Northington, Hampshire