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Santa FeThe Magic FluteNeuinszenierung

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Mozart: Die Zauberflöte
Harry Bicket; Christopher Luscombe; Santa Fe Opera; Simon Higlett; Robert Perdziola; Philip Rosenberg; Santa Fe Opera Orchestra
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Sir Thomas Allen’s Figaro for Scottish Opera still entertains

Edward Jowle (Figaro) and Ava Dodd (Susanna) © Mihaela Bodlovic
A traditional Marriage of Figaro entertains with a strong cast, eye-catching design and lighting, and Amanda Holden’s earthy libretto.
****1
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Delius’ The Magic Fountain disappoints at Wexford

Axelle Saint-Cirel (Watana) and Kamohelo Tsotetsi (Wapanacki) © Pádraig Grant
Frederick Delius' gigantic score is worth a listen but Christopher Luscombe doesn’t circumvent the problems of directing this opera in 2025. 
**111
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Garsington’s L’elisir d’amore: Dr Feelgood wins the day

Oleksiy Palchykov (Nemorino) © Richard Hubert Smith
Simon Higlett’s exquisite sets and costumes give a backdrop to Donizetti’s frothiest of rom-coms.
****1
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Scottish Barber of Seville packed with fun

David Stout (Bartolo) and Samuel Dale Johnson (Figaro) © James Glossop

Sir Thomas Allen returns to Scottish Opera to revive The Barber of Seville with a strong cast headed by Samuel Dale Johnson, Anthony Gregory, David Stout and Simone McIntosh. 

****1
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Parmesan hits the pasta in Garsington's new Barbiere di Siviglia

Johannes Kammler (Figaro) © Clive Barda
Come for the shave, stay for the comedy. Christopher Luscombe's new production of Rossini's beloved opera buffa avoids overcomplicating the plot, letting the work's humour and the abilities of the principals shine. 
***11
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Sir Thomas Allen directs a delightful Don Giovanni at Scottish Opera

Set in the sinister backstreets of Venice, this production from 2013 boasts strong singing all around and brisk, bright conducting by Stuart Stratford.

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WexfordThe Magic FountainNeuinszenierung

Axelle Saint-Cirel (Watana) and Kamohelo Tsotetsi (Wapanacki) © Pádraig Grant
Delius: The Magic Fountain
Francesco Cilluffo; Christopher Luscombe; Wexford Festival Opera; Simon Higlett; Orchestra of Wexford Festival Opera; Chorus of Wexford Festival Opera