A tight production from Martin Lloyd-Evans together with a strong cast and loving treatment from conductor Matthew Kofi Waldren made a strong case for more regular performances of this neglected gem.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-06-04UTC11:59:54+00:002017-06-03A tight production from Martin Lloyd-Evans together with a strong cast and loving treatment from conductor Matthew Kofi Waldren made a strong case for more regular performances of this neglected gem.A swallow among the peacocks: La rondine at Opera Holland Parken_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rondine-lloyd-evans-waldren-llewellyn-opera-holland-park-june-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDominic Lowehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/files/30245-dominic_lowe.jpgDominic Lowe recently completed a degree in Classics, and one of his great interests is the reception of Greece and Rome in opera. A regular opera-goer since his very early teens, he is particularly keen on the hidden operatic gems of the 19th century. He is largely based in the South of England.https://bachtrack.com/files/60953-la-rondine-187-elizabeth-llewellyn-as-magda-and-matteo-lippi-as-ruggero-ohp-robert-workman-resized.jpg510340Elizabeth Llewellyn (Magda) and Matteo Lippi (Ruggero)Robert Workman2017-Jun-01, Holland Park Theatre: La rondinehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/holland-park-theatre/la-rondine/01-june-2017/19-302017-06-012017-06-23Holland Park TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW8 6LUHolland Park51.5034267980625-0.20423412322998https://bachtrack.com/files/54485-rondine-final-vignette-728x1024.jpg4
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-06-03UTC11:15:15+00:002015-06-03Opera Holland Park give us a broad span of human joys and tragedies in an excellently staged and acted rendering of Puccini's Il trittico.All of life is there: Il trittico opens Opera Holland Park's new season in styleen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-trittico-duprels-gadd-burkhard-holland-park-london-june-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Karlinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/files/40449-david-karlin.jpgDavid is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.https://bachtrack.com/files/23918-tabarro_ohp_gadd_robert_workman_resized.jpg510339Stephen Gadd (Michele)Robert Workman2015-Jun-02, Holland Park Theatre: Il tritticohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/holland-park-theatre/il-trittico/02-june-2015/19-002015-06-022015-06-27Holland Park TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW8 6LUHolland Park51.5034267980625-0.20423412322998https://bachtrack.com/files/18136-trittico.jpg4
Opera Loki's stylish Victorian Rigoletto, one piano accompaniment and much grease-paint later, is an enjoyable and moving evening, though it doesn't quite get to the heart of Verdi's dark masterpiece.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-09-09UTC08:38:29+00:002014-09-08Opera Loki's stylish Victorian Rigoletto, one piano accompaniment and much grease-paint later, is an enjoyable and moving evening, though it doesn't quite get to the heart of Verdi's dark masterpiece. Minimalise this: Rigoletto by Opera Lokien_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rigoletto-opera-loki-september-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngCharlotte Valorihttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/5489https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/5489https://bachtrack.com/files/173-charlotte_valori.jpgCharlotte Valori read Classics at Christ Church, Oxford. As a classicist, her main interest is Greek tragedy and its reception by later cultures, which has led to a continuing passion for theatre and opera. Charlotte reviews for several online magazines, and won the Bachtrack Opera Award 2015 for Best Written English Review. Follow her on Twitter @operissima.https://bachtrack.com/files/6502-loki_rigoletto_kate_van_rijswijk.jpg510340Daniel Joy (Duke of Mantua) and Oliver Gibbs (Rigoletto)Kate Van Rijswijk2014-Sep-04, Tea House Theatre: Rigolettohttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/tea-house-theatre/rigoletto/04-september-2014/20-002014-09-042014-09-06Tea House TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSE11 5HL139 Vauxhall Walk, Vauxhall51.4881402-0.120659400000023
Unlike its première, disaster is averted in Opera Holland Park's Il barbiere di Siviglia, where a solidly traditional production is lit up by some splendid vocal performances.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-06-09UTC10:14:25+00:002014-06-08Unlike its première, disaster is averted in Opera Holland Park's Il barbiere di Siviglia, where a solidly traditional production is lit up by some splendid vocal performances. A Tale of Two Hearts: Dickensian Rossini at Holland Parken_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-barbiere-whately-darmanin-holland-park-june-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/5580-kitty_whately_nico_darmanin_nicholas_lester_fritz_curzon.jpg510339Kitty Whately (Rosina) Nico Darmanin (Almaviva) and Nicholas Lester (Figaro)Fritz Curzon2014-Jun-07, Holland Park Theatre: Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville)https://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/holland-park-theatre/il-barbiere-di-siviglia-the-barber-of-seville/07-june-2014/19-302014-06-072014-06-28Holland Park TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW8 6LUHolland Park51.5034267980625-0.20423412322998https://bachtrack.com/files/15335-barber_1.jpg4
Donizetti’s melodramma giocoso in two acts, L’elisir d’amore, is a light-hearted tale of love overcoming all obstacles, with the help of a little “love potion”.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:38:59+00:002013-02-15Emily Owen reviews L'elisir d'amore by OperaUpClose at King's Head Theatre, IslingtonL'elisir d'amore with OperaUpClose en_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-operaupclose-elisir-amoreBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngEmily Owenhttps://bachtrack.com/files/2254-lelisir_damore___marc_callahan_and_una_reynolds___photo_by_christopher_tribble.jpg400400L'Elisir D'Amore - Marc Callahan and Una Reynolds Christopher Tribble2013-Feb-12, King's Head Theatre, Islington: L'elisir d'amorehttps://bachtrack.com/listing-operaupclose-elisir-amore2013-02-122013-02-12King's Head Theatre, IslingtonLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomN1 1QN115 Upper Street51.5382744794391-0.1026749610900883
