Simon Broughton

Simon Broughton studied music and Russian at Durham University, UK. A music journalist across radio, TV and print, he founded Songlines magazine in 1999 and remains a contributor. A frequent visitor to India, he writes on Indian music.

Reviews

John Tavener's 'Krishna' at Grange Park Opera

World Premiere, 4 June 2026; Performance Reviewed: 13 June. Sir John Tavener's 'Krishna' transforms episodes from Hindu mythology into a visually rich and spiritually ambitious opera, combining haunting music, vivid imagery and moments of transcendence.