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Martone's modern Rigoletto returns with power and flaws to La Scala
A Rigoletto revival in Milan is elevated by a stellar vocal performance from Amartuvshin Enkhbat, despite a finale that divides opinion and some uneven orchestral pacing.
A new Onegin underwhelms at La Scala
Mario Martone’s new production is inconsistent, while the musical performance is hindered by lacklustre conducting and a miscast prima donna.
Hernández and Sartori bring life to La Scala double bill
Mario Martone’s 2011 production, revived this season by Federica Stefani. fairly stands the test of time in Milan.
Mariotti conquers La Scala in Muti’s gloomy new Guillaume Tell
Chiara Muti's new production departs from the serene Swiss landscapes of valleys and mountains to depict a gloomy, dystopian world.
Aureliano in Palmira in Pesaro: where the barber was born
The Rossini Opera Festival revives a 2014 production by Mario Martone with a young, vibrant cast.
The other Otello: Rosetta Cucchi delivers a powerful staging in Pesaro
Rossini's Otello is rarely performed, mainly due to its three demanding tenor roles, but the Rossini Opera Festival delivers a knockout, both vocally and emotionally.