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Terrifically strong principals in Irish National Opera’s Rigoletto
Michael Chioldi, Soraya Mafi and Bekhzod Davronov shine in Julien Chavez’ energetic production in Dublin’s Bord Gais Theatre.
Strong voices shine amidst Fuchs' superficially garish Traviata
Strong vocals from the three principal singers and a sure musical direction from young conductor Farrell help offset some of the less than convincing elements to Olivia Fuchs' production.
Gold medal for Irish National Opera's L’Olimpiade at Covent Garden
Venetian Baroque opera once had a raison d'être of spectacular and complex stagings, but Daisy Evans makes us see that other ways are possible.
On a knife-edge: Carmen returns to English National Opera
Bieito’s vivid production of Bizet's most famous work is a classic; his attack on toxic masculinity is visceral, made more potent by an excellent leading pair of singers.
Staging sorcery: Dvořák's Armida played straight in Wexford
Dvořák’s final opera gets a rare staging outside its Czech homeland, at Wexford – the festival where dead operas return to life.
Irish National Opera's entertaining Carmen is a hit in Dublin
Paul Curran's production of Carmen is entertaining and slick, with Paula Murrihy as a feisty heroine.