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Toxic masculinity in Orchestra of the 18th century's Don Giovanni
The Orchestra of the 18th Century proves the main asset of a rewarding Don Giovanni at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw.
In Amsterdam, McBurney's Die Zauberflöte continues to delight
Back for its third run at Dutch National Opera, with a satisfying cast, McBurney's staging wins new converts.
Putting the magic back into Zauberflöte at Aix
McBurney's brilliant stagecraft brings child-like wonderment to the most hardened adults; his interpretation and Raphaël Pichon's conducting exude Mozartian rightness.
Paula Murrihy a fantastic Sesto in Concertgebouw Clemenza
Kenneth Montgomery leads the Orchestra of the 18th Century and a fine team of young soloists in a swift, finely detailed interpretation of La clemenza di Tito.
Audi's spectacular Parsifal at DNO
With its monumental sets designed by Anish Kapoor, Pierre Audi’s abstract Parsifal at Dutch National Opera is spectacular, led by the excellent Christopher Ventris, with Günther Groissböck shining in his role debut as Gurnemanz.
Buoyant Brahms’ First from the RCO under Iván Fischer
Bach’s Magnificat featured superlative solos from both singers and musicians, but the RCO and Iván Fischer reached a higher plane in a beautifully crafted and optimistic Brahms’ First Symphony.