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Cover star Ian Storey, who trained in furniture design before pursuing singing, talks about Wagner, vocal technique and some key moments in his rise as a leading interpreter of Tristan and Siegfried, Robert Turnbull explores the extraordinary history of Wagner’s Bayreuth Festival, we put a spotlight on the grand opening of Mariinsky II, and Michael White goes in search of opera in the Australian Outback. Plus, mastering the art of bel canto singing with Jessica Pratt, meet the infamously flamboyant Domenico Barbaja, become an instant expert on Tristan und Isolde, and take a look at the UK’s summer festival’s offbeat highlights. And your chance to win 2CDs of Great Scenes from Wagner’s Ring.