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Sir David McVicar's new Trittico a triumph for Scottish Opera
Scottish Opera’s 60th birthday present proves a triumph, with outstanding singing from Karen Cargill, Sunyoung Seo, Viktor Antipenko and Roland Wood.
Carmen in Cardiff: WNO's powerful new production is a triumph
Virginie Verrez acted not with fire and ice but with gallic insouciance.
Un ballo in maschera showcases Opera Holland Park at its best
Gaitanou’s direction of the singers is so exact that it becomes impossible to separate them from their characters.
Edward Higginbottom reflexiona sobre una Pasión muy medida
La Pasión es ante todo una narración, que en su arcana lejanía, desciende sobre los receptores y se hace presente para ellos. Se trata de una emotividad alejada del entusiasmo que a veces buscamos en las salas de concierto.
More croce than delizia in Kramer’s new Traviata
Despite the entertainment value and striking imagery, Kramer's production is a surprisingly dull affair, with curiously little chemistry between the lead couple.
Static but worth the slog: ETO's Giulio Cesare
Conway's decision to render Handel's epic in its entirety was let down by a static staging and unnecessary repeats that masked the hidden gem-like arias.