Following his critically acclaimed debut as Arnold (Guillaume Tell) in Cardiff last season, tenor Barry Banks makes a welcome return to Welsh National Opera as Arturo in Annilese Miskimmon’s new production of I puritani. Conducted by Carlo Rizzi, performances open on 11 September.

An established artist in repertoire by Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti on both sides of the Atlantic, Barry makes his debut at Seattle Opera later this season in the title role of Le Comte Ory.