Covent Garden opens tonight, but what should have been a grand opening celebration is marred by things left undone to the last minute. This is not right, writes critic Norman Lebrecht: “Much of our cultural map is a mosaic of mediocrity and make-do. Covent Garden exists to excel.” London Telegraph
- And: Queen opens house tonight. BBC 12/1/99
- PLACIDO DOMINGO AND THE QUEEN: Covent Garden reopens in gala. See video of the opening. See pictures. BBC 12/2/99