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Merrily We Roll Puccini: Boston Lyric presents Bohème in reverse
Yuval Sharon’s production of La bohème turns the opera upside down... with captivating consequences.
Acustica rusticana: Boston Lyric’s first-rate Cavalleria hobbled
The white hot intensity and conviction of the duet between Santuzza and Turiddu encapsulated the strengths of this performance.
Boston Lyric Opera falls into strange intersections with Glass and Poe
Director James Farrah and writer Raúl Santos' realization of Glass’ Fall of the House of Usher is a work of unbridled creativity, an engrossing film which might have benefited from a bridle.
Flawed Fellow Travelers at Boston Lyric Opera
An opening night of Gregory Spears' opera is more like a dress rehearsal in Boston.
No balm in Gilead: The Handmaid’s Tale in Boston
Jennifer Johnson Cano’s stamina and total commitment were exceptional in the East Coast premiere of Poul Ruders' opera.
A muffled scream: The Threepenny Opera at Boston Lyric Opera
Muted portrayals dilute the danger of the work, but excellent singing saves the performance.