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The article discusses the depiction of Queen Anne Boleyn of England in art and drama. It states that life of Boleyn has been depicted in several operas, paintings and poetry. It offers information on Gaetano Donizetti's opera "Anna Bolena," and compares the event in opera with historical events. It is stated that after coronation of her daughter Elizabeth as queen of England, Boleyn was glorified in operas as a martyr of English Reformation and adultery charges against her were dismissed.

An interview with composer Harrison Birtwistle in Wiltshire, England is presented. When asked about the atmosphere of his opera "The minotaur," he said that it is a very terrible place. Birtwistle explained that the main character is what the opera is all about. He added that the opera's character named Ariadne is in a terrible predicament and frustrated in every sense.

Features Montreal, Quebec-born England-based baritone Gerald Finley. Performance of the title role in "Yevgeny Onegin" for the English National Opera; Start in singing; Roles played; Opera houses in which Finley has performed; Marriage to mezzo-soprano Louise Winter.

Profiles bass-baritone Bryn Terfel. Family background; Achievement of scholarship at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England; Preparation for the role of Wotan in the opera "Das Rheingold."

Several letters to the editor are presented including one tracing the historical basis for the character of the Princesse de Bouillon in play and opera and another one discussing Received Pronunciation (RP) in response to a letter by Chris Crowcroft in the January 2011 issue.

An interview with British bass Matthew Rose about his role as Bottom in Benjamin Britten's opera "Midsummer Nights Dream," performed at the Linbury theatre in London, England in February 2008, is presented. He explains how he ended up being an opera singer. The musician also defends an opera sung in English language. He says that a powerful soprano seldom affects his ear because he stands 6 foot six inches.

Profiles opera singer Carla Huhtanen. Performance in the opera "Candide" at the Royal Festival Hall in London, England in 2005; Passion for theatrical acting; Opera roles she would like to perform.