Even the King had to queue to salute Antonio Pappano, a departing titan of British music aol.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from aol.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Singers including Jonas Kaufmann joined newer vocal stars such as Aigul Akhmetshina to honour the much loved music director on an evening that ended with the royal seal of approval
Washington Concert Opera frees a rare bird with superb La Rondine washingtonpost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from washingtonpost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.