Intérprete: Royal Opera Chorus

It’s the title character rather who gets the best tunes in Ariodante and Irish mezzo-soprano Paula Murrihy ate them up. 

After a few streamed events with chamber forces, the full orchestra and chorus returned to the House – albeit not in their usual positions – for an entertaining fundraising gala.

In its 25th anniversary season, Richard Eyre's production continues to attract the world's great sopranos to the role of Violetta, the latest being Aleksandra Kurzak. 

An outstanding role debut from Davidsen, a star-studded vocal cast and a revelatory orchestral performance make a Beethoven anniversary performance to savour.

This third revival of Richard Jones' production is thoroughly competent but struggles to rise above the routine.

Violetta Valéry was Armenian soprano Hrachuhí Bassénz, who made a strong impression on the audience, certainly by the end.