THE Welsh National Opera (WNO) has announced its spring 2025 season.

The season will open with a new production of Britten's Peter Grimes, conducted by WNO music director Tomáš Hanus.

This will be Mr Hanus' first Britten opera.

The production will feature role debuts for tenor Nicky Spence and mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly.

Melly Still, the director of Peter Grimes, said: "I keep pinching myself: yes, I am working on Peter Grimes with Nicky Spence of all remarkable people.

"We’re working with a cast to die for – many of us........

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