3 MAY 2003, page 50

France's Secret Weapon

Nick Rossiter on how the 'Mona Lisa' was used on a sensitive diplomatic mission R eports of patriotic American restau.rants taking French fries and French toast off the menu and......

Handel's Passion

Michael Tanner Alcina English National Opera Luisa Miller Royal Opera T he revival at the Coliseum of David McVicar's production of Handel's Alcina is a nearly unqualified......