The Lion's Face | Bachtrack

Por Alison Karlin, 22 julio 2010

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Crítica hecha desde Royal Opera House: Linbury Theatre, Londres el 21 julio 2010

Langer, The Lion's Face

The Opera Group

Nicholas Collon, Dirección

John Fulljames, Dirección de escena

Dave Hill, Mr D

Elizabeth Sikora, Mrs D

Fflur Wyn, Caregiver's daughter

Rachel Hynes, Caregiver

Benedict Nelson, Clinician Scientist

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Alison Karlin

Co-founder of Bachtrack, Alison handles sales, marketing and PR for the site. When not at the opera with David, or travelling around Europe, she can often be found either on the tennis court, singing or swimming. JS Bach instrumental music is required listening when thinking time is required, while Mahler is reserved for off duty time. Alison is passionate about bringing children and new listeners to classical music and opera.