Artiste: Prague National Theatre Opera

Smetana in Prague is never likely to be less than a delight, and the National Theatre assembles a fine cast for a revival of Alice Nellis' production of his greatest opera.

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In Prague, a high-minded new Rheingold never gets off the ground

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Frank Kuznik, 12 févr.

Sláva Daubnerová's contemporary treatment of the Ring opener at the Prague National Theatre is socially ambitious but artistically disappointing.

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