Critical acclaim at West Green House Opera
Orpheus were delighted to return to West Green House Opera in 2025 for a production of Bellini Montecchi e Capuletti under the baton of John Andrews and with Lysanne van Overbeek directing. The magic of West Green House Gardens cast such a wonderful spell over us all, as ever tremendously inspiring. Proud to see such wonderful press following the performance:
“The Orpheus Sinfonia, conducted by John Andrews, delivered highly measured and sensitive playing, although it was still sufficiently charged when it needed to be. The extended clarinet solo in Act II’s Scene II stood out for its expressiveness, while the harp playing was exquisite.” Sam Smith, Music OMH
Conductor John Andrews drew out the exquisite, flowing Bellini melodies from the Orpheus Sinfonia players and, in this intimate setting, allowed the sound of individual instruments to shine in beautifully phrased solos, all within a well-paced reading of the score. Opera Scene
