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Farbenreiche Butterfly in Göteborg
In der Göteborger Inszenierung der Butterfly gab es viel zu hören, viel zu sehen, viel zu erleben: so soll Oper sein!
Muted passions in Royal Opera Tosca revival
A revival low on dramatic power and emotional temperature, despite a fine Royal Opera debut by conductor Karen Kamensek.
Madama Butterfly desarma emocionalmente al público de Les Arts
El Palau de les Arts presenta una producción propia de Madama Butterfly con dirección de Antonino Fogliani y Emilio López.
Don Carlo doesn't find his place in Madrid
Sir David McVicar's unassuming production fails to engage with the political side of Verdi's masterpiece, despite good conducting by Nicola Luisotti and some good singing by a solid cast.
Twist of Fate: Gerzmava shines in botched Zurich Forza
Musically, a rewarding Forza, but Homoki's staging is best forgotten.
Francesca da Rimini returns to La Scala
The use in the score of ancient musical instruments is what differentiates this work: pifferi, a lute, a “viola pomposa” give this work a distinctive flavour.