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An effervescent Merry Widow from State Opera in Adelaide
Joyful, enthusiastic singing, dancing and music combined for a very entertaining The Merry Widow with delightfully cast lead roles.
New Zealand Opera’s L’elisir d’amore: an evergreen charmer
Charming and hilarious by turn, this production fields a largely young and Kiwi cast.
Disappointing Candide in Auckland
Though occasionally entertaining, this production was ultimately unsatisfying as a stage presentation of Bernstein’s work.
A heartwrenching Káťa Kabanová in Auckland
New Zealand Opera continues to strongly advocate Czech works, resulting in a gripping Káťa Kabanová.
Cenerentola provides plenty of comedy and revels
La Cenerentola is the final component of Opera North's fairytale season, with every voice and every character getting a chance to revel in Rossini's intricate ornamentation.
Awkward direction hampers NZ Opera's Magic Flute
A solid Magic Flute from the performers but marred by the director's foibles.
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ParmaVilla Belcanto
Dvořák, Donizetti, Tschaikowsky, Händel
Wyn Davies; Federico Grazzini; Fondazione Mascarade Opera; Anna Bonomelli; Giuseppe di Iorio; Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna