Dear all,
Greetings from London, where the Tube strike has me racking up steps worthy of a marathon medal.
More importantly: From now on, I won’t just suggest where to go in London - I’ll very much insist. Why? Because I’ve just become Raffaello’s partner at Fidelio and couldn’t be more thrilled - we can’t wait to host you together with our superb team.
Besides the café and the orchestra, Raff and I have a few initiatives cooking that we’ll reveal in due course.
For now, follow Fidelio & Raffaello to stay up to date.
With that, happiest 65th birthday to Hugh Grant - the national treasure who should frankly be contractually obliged to give a laudatio at every possible award ceremony. Here’s why:
Also here.
Speaking of British brilliance: the West End production of Operation Mincemeat is hands down one of the most exhilarating artistic experiences I’ve ever had. It’s reinforcing my plan to double down on musicals and may well slash my opera outings to a bare minimum. A visit to London’s Fortune Theatre is essential before February 2026, when the show hits the road. You’ve got 8 chances per week until then.
Here’s a short taste of what you’re in for:
Until next week -
David
Congratulations on the great partnership! Can’t wait to see what’s cooking 😎
Glückwunsch zur neuen Partnerschaft! Das ist ja mal ein nettes kleines Geburtstagsgeschenk 😉 aber vielleicht will ja auch das Fidelio noch einen alternativen Kommunikationskanal im Fediverse bespielen 😉