Artiste: Doubravka Součková

Adding a prequel to Gianni Schicchi mostly proves that a prequel isn't necessary... 

Armida offers a compelling story, resonant issues and the spectacle of dueling wizards – but unfortunately, not in this production.

“An eye for an eye, a kiss for a kiss,” declares Madeleine in the knock-down battle of the sexes that is Paul Abraham's rarely staged operetta.