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„Ce la faremo!“– die neue Mannheimer Aida
Unter einem Macht und Ohnmacht evozierenden Orchesterklang gelingt dem Schweizer Regisseur Roger Vontobel eine Gesellschaftsanalyse, die in ihrer feinsinnigen Bildwelt aktueller scheint denn je.
Dust off the cobwebs: Boston Lyric Opera's Pagliacci
David Lefkowich takes Pagliacci into the big top for a contemporary treatment at the the Steriti Rink.
A radical approach to an operatic warhorse by Opera North
Opera North's Aida, directed by Annabel Arden and conducted by Sir Richard Armstrong in Leeds Town Hall, is a welcome radical interpretation in the spirit of the times.
A lovely, lurid Tosca from Opera North
Edward Dick directs a Tosca full of contemporary references with Opera North at Leeds Grand Theatre, Puccini's score conducted by Antony Hermus.
Murder on the dance floor: an underwhelming Ballo
If you had received an invitation to a masked ball at which there turned out to be no masks and no dancing, it's understandable you'd feel disappointed.
Magnificent Turandot in concert from Opera North
Opera North's concert version of Puccini's Turandot in Leeds Town Hall, conducted by Sir Richard Armstrong, is magnificent