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Lorenzo Passerini; Oliver Mears; Annemarie Woods; Fabiana Piccioli; Orchestre National de France
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David Bates; Richard Jones; The Royal Opera; Antony McDonald; Lucy Carter; Covent Garden Orchester des Royal Opera House
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Speranza Scappucci; Richard Jones; The Royal Opera; Ultz; Nicky Gillibrand; DM Wood; Covent Garden Orchester des Royal Opera House
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Lisette Oropesa leads a strong cast in an engaging revival of Richard Jones’ eye-catching account of a Handel masterpiece. Thomas Mayes' performance as Oberto marks him out as a talent to watch.
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It's the world's best opera – if we can define that as the one best suited to the distinctive talents of a composing genius.
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The role of Elvira in Bellini’s I puritani contains the most challenging mad scenes in all opera, but soprano Lisette Oropesa dazzles on the opening night of Richard Jones’ new production.
Bernstein’s devastating double bill of raw emotion cuts to the bone
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Impressive Royal Opera debut by Ruzan Mantashyan in Bohème revival
The Armenian soprano sweeps all before her in a delightfully controlled, touching performance, enhanced by a voice that would melt the stoniest of hearts.
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Martyn Brabbins conducts an excellent ENO orchestra and consistently good ensemble cast as Richard Jones delivers a wealth of narrative detail to introduce Wagner's Ring.