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Sir Bryn Terfel anchors The Royal Opera's Holländer revival
Terfel's performance as the legendary sailor is stronger than ever and, one or two issues aside, this revival of Tim Albery's production is a compelling account of Wagner's first mature work.
Così fan tutte straight out of the Age of Enlightenment in Leeds
Tim Albery's Opera North production is successfully revived, with a new cast.
Alcina in Seattle: captivating, flirtatious, sometimes weird
Thoughtful cuts, an extremely skillful orchestra and active, inventive staging made this sexy dark comedy engrossing and highly watchable.
Fine cast shines in Garsington's new Mitridate
Robert Murray excels as the eponymous king in the opera seria that cemented the 14-year old Mozart’s position as the next big thing.
Tim Albery's Tannhäuser gets a second revival at the ROH
Albery's production allows the opera to speak for itself, although sluggish pacing in the pit detract from the musical merits of this revival.
Tim Albery's new Alcina for Opera North lacks magic in Leeds
Alcina also disappoints as a showcase for sustainable opera, despite that being Opera North’s pledge for this production.