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From Priscilla to Pappataci: L’italiana in Algeri in drag at the ROF
Rosetta Cucchi jumps on the bandwagon with a shallow production of L’italiana in Algeri, although Daniela Barcellona’s charisma and vocal prowess dominates the scene.
Rossini Opera Festival’s clever pairing of first and last laughs
Rossini’s first staged opera, La cambiale di matrimonio, in a spirited production by Laurence Dale, paired with his late work Les soirées musicales in a successful performance.
Le grand retour de La Rondine alla Scala
Trente ans après son dernier passage sur les planches milanaises et cent ans après la disparition de son auteur, l'opéra méconnu de Puccini bénéficie d'une mise en scène efficace et d'une belle distribution.
Not so hot off the press: La gazzetta returns to Pesaro
Rossini's 1816 farce fails to make a splash as Marco Carniti's frenetic staging returns to Pesaro.