The best Country House Operas to catch this summer
This festival season is so much more than Glastonbury and for those who prefer champagne picnics to cider-soaked camping, Country House opera is irresistible - if you know what to book.
So, here's Culture Whisper's specially curated guide to the finest opera events in the UK.
Live music set against a backdrop of exquisite stately manors and lush, manicured gardens is a delight and this year's programme includes today's some of the world's finest musicians.