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Bizet: Carmen
Karel Mark Chichon; Lina Wertmüller; Bavarian State Opera; Enrico Job; Franco Marri; Bayerisches Staatsorchester
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Bellini: Norma
Giacomo Sagripanti; Jürgen Rose; Bavarian State Opera; Michael Bauer; Bayerisches Staatsorchester
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Massenet: Werther
Nathalie Stutzmann; Robert Carsen; Opéra national de Paris; Radu Boruzescu; Luis F Carvalho; Peter van Praet; Orchestre de l'Opéra national de Paris
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Richard Jones’ clunky Samson et Dalila returns to Covent Garden
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With Aigul Akhmetshina and Seokjong Baek in the title roles, there are reasons to be optimistic, but The Royal Opera’s revival of Richard Jones’ production is a mixed bag.
Gardner and the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Proms
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The London Philharmonic and Edward Gardner steer us through four ocean-related pieces, by Sibelius, Tippett, Ravel and Debussy.
Mummy issues: Michieletto’s Carmen returns to The Royal Opera
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Aigul Akhmetshina is on the verge of becoming the definitive Carmen; in this first revival of Michieletto's 2024 production at Covent Garden, she delivers the standout performance.
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Pick of the plums: a dip into the highlights of 2019
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The highs – and lows – of 2019 in the world of opera, dance and classical music as reported on Bachtrack.
Moonflower in blossom: Aigul Akhmetshina on Carmen
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Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina discusses the role of Carmen and reflects on the fantastic opportunities fate has thrown her way since joining The Royal Opera's young artist programme.