Israelites vs Philistines: Samson et Dalila at Grange Park

Par David Karlin, 21 juin 2015

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“Saint-Saëns’ score is a treasure trove: lush, full of variety, opulent to the point of decadence”

Critique faite à The Grange, Alresford, le 20 juin 2015

Saint-Saëns, Samson et Dalila

Grange Park Opera

Gianluca Marcianò, Direction

Patrick Mason, Mise en scène

Francis O'Connor, Décors

Carl Tanner, Samson

Sara Fulgoni, Dalila

Michel de Souza, Grand Prêtre de Dagon

Nicholas Folwell, Abimélech

Christophoros Stamboglis, Le Vieil Hébreu

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Elin Pritchard leads a fine cast in Grange Park’s Don Carlo revival

Roy Westbrook, 6th June

Jo Davies’ 2016 staging is revived at the Theatre in the Woods, given a bold execution, led by a regal Elisabetta.

****1

Tavener’s Krishna fails to convince in world premiere

Nick Boston, 4th June

John Tavener’s “mystical pantomime” proves a disappointment, despite strong performances from singers and orchestra in David Pountney’s production.

***11

Taj Mahal by Nishat Khan premieres at Grange Park Opera

David Karlin, 10th July

Scion of generations of sitar players, Nishat Khan is the perfect person to tell the "greatest love story never told" behind India's most iconic building.

***11

Ukraine matters: Tchaikovsky’s Mazeppa at Grange Park Opera

Roy Westbrook, 14th June

Why is Tchaikovsky’s very fine opera still a rarity outside Russia? David Pountney directs a new production at the Surrey festival.

****1

Pountney’s vivid Simon Boccanegra at Grange Park Opera

Mark Pullinger, 5th June

Sir David Pountney's 1997 staging for Welsh National Opera is given a welcome new lease of life at Grange Park Opera, splendidly cast... with one major exception.

****1

A confusing operatic take on The Tempest at Grange Park Opera

Nick Boston, 11th July

Strong vocal and orchestral performances, supported by impressive visuals, struggle to bring coherency to Anthony Bolton's Island of Dreams at Grange Park Opera.

***11

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David Karlin

David 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.