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A new, musically convincing production of Bellini's last opera marks a welcome return to the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, but Andrea De Rosa's staging lacks inspiration.

Riccardo Chailly gives a masterful rendition of Rossini’s masterpiece, leading a solid cast in an inspired performance, in Leo Muscato’s new staging. 

A stellar cast and a new, old-fashioned production bring back Ricciardo e Zoraide to Pesaro after 22 years.

Lord Sidney's contemplation of the insanity of the world seems to be the impetus for this delirious production. So endless is its stream of gags that to attend this show is to be left feeling exhausted.

In Donizetti's home town, a rare outing for one of the composer's long-forgotten operas. 

For such a young conductor of unassuming stature, Gamba exudes surprising authority, bringing off players with a swipe and reaching out far from the pit to coordinate distant chorus members.

Despite its happy ending, Vincenzo Bellini’s last opera I puritani is a 19th century opera permeated by deathly shadows, disenchantment, fading of love and sentiments forced or burdened by political intrigues. 

Director Michieletto’s playful staging, Stefano Montanari’s expressive conducting and stylish singing from a cast of seasoned Rossinian singers make for a thoroughly enjoyable new production of the too rare Il viaggio a Reims at the Dutch National Opera.

Franc succès pour L'Élixir d’amour proposé par le Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, avec une distribution soignée et un chef italien à suivre absolument !

Après dix ans d’absence, La Somnanbula de Bellini, opéra composé en 1830 et surfant sur la vague du romantisme et des sciences occultes, est enfin reprise au Théâtre des Champs-Élysées avec un distribution dominée par Sabine Devieilhe, touchante et sublime Amina.