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Performer: Hubert Francis

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Varieté. Nasalität. Schostakowitsch. Kosky.

Ich kam wie sonst auch beim Royal Opera House an, machte es mir auf meinem Sitz bequem und – können Sie es glauben – die Oper war weg!
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Johan Reuter steht an der Spite der Starbesetzung einer erleuchtenden Interpretation von George Enescus Meisterwerk, gestützt von der spektakulären La Fura dels Baus-Inszenierung-
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Dead Man Walking at English National Opera: a superb execution

Michael Mayes (Joseph De Rocher) and Christine Rice (Sister Helen Prejean) © Manuel Harlan
Anneliese Miskimmon's ENO production of Jake Heggie and Terence McNally's tale of crime, repentance, compassion and redemption compels from start to finish.
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Kicking down the door: The Marriage of Figaro revived at ENO

David Ireland (Figaro) and Mary Bevan (Susanna) © Zoe Martin
ENO's revival features a striking performance from Mary Bevan as bride-to-be Susanna, but elements of the staging continue to raise eyebrows. 
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Tézier's suave Scarpia steals the limelight in ROH Tosca revival

Ludovic Tézier (Scarpia) © ROH | Marc Brenner
Tosca is back for another run, more dimly lit than ever, but illuminated by French baritone Ludovic Tézier as a Scarpia oozing with sinister charm and ironic humour. 
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Wagner on big screens: Opera Australia’s Rheingold is a mixed bag

Daniel Sumegi (Wotan) © Wallis Media
The opening Opera Australia's much-delayed Ring cycle contains wonderful visuals, and a standout performance from Warwick Fyfe as Alberich, but also moments of bafflement and excess.
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