Scottish Opera and cast triumph with Jonathan Dove’s Flight

The solo piano only added to the sense of intimacy that pervaded the whole evening

Flight takes off, despite the weather

Witty and poignant tale of airport life at Scottish Opera

Jonathan Dove's airport opera soars above the ordinary

Jonathan Dove’s must-see work, set in an airport departure lounge, shows how modern opera can be thrillingly relevant

Flight is the musical equivalent of a supermarket’s premium range convenience food

Twenty years on, Flight looks more modern and relevant than ever