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Barry: The Importance of Being Earnest
Douglas Boyd; Jack Furness; Garsington Opera; Francis O'Connor; Hannah Wolfe; Philharmonia Orchestra; Rebecca Meltzer
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The Importance of Being Earnest is a smash hit for Garsington
A handbag? Jack Furness’ uproarious new production of Gerald Barry’s irreverent take Oscar Wilde bares some very sharp teeth.
Royal Academy Opera stages a magical Zauberflöte
A lyrical yet zesty account of Mozart's' adorable score, in a production that is on the nose and off the wall.
English Touring Opera put Rossini's Cenerentola in a museum
Rossini's take on the Cinderella story is bright, buoyant, witty, well sung, if ending on a sour directorial note.
Vivid Monteverdi: The Coronation of Poppea from ETO
Harmonious images and geometric designs frame an effective staging and well sung performance of Monteverdi's last opera.