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Fische, Sex und Marschkapellen: Lady Macbeth von Mzensk
Regisseur Ole Anders Tandbergs neue Inszenierung von Schostakowitschs Lady Macbeth von Mzensk ist grandios gesungen, doch die brutale und vulgäre Produktion tendiert dazu, es zu übertreiben.
A mixed Tosca from English National Opera
This revival of Catherine Malfitano’s excellent 2010 production features some splendid singing from Gwyn Hughes Jones as Cavaradossi – but is let down by some poor diction and varying drama.
Sydney Symphony tackles Shostakovich's “Leningrad” Symphony
Sydney's Indian Summer brightened by Russian themes.
“Vive la France!”: Gallic pride from La Verdi, Milan
La Verdi dispatched each of the works with panaché under audience favourite Oleg Caetani. There is plenty of swagger to their playing at present – a Gallic cock with plenty of feathers in its tail.
Saisissante Tosca
Ainhoa Arteta, Stuart Neill et Nelson Martinez – un trio de solistes remarquables finement dirigé par Oleg Caetani dans une mise en scène de Marco Gandini.
A Tosca which falls flat?
The Royal Opera House revives Jonathan Kent's traditional production, but with a crucial lack of magnetism between hero and heroine, Puccini's taut thriller feels somewhat muzzled.