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Gluck: Iphigénie en Tauride
David Bates; Lyndsey Turner; English National Opera; Soutra Gilmour; Tim Mitchell; English National Opera Orchestra; Christine Rice
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Sir Thomas Allen’s Figaro for Scottish Opera still entertains

Edward Jowle (Figaro) and Ava Dodd (Susanna) © Mihaela Bodlovic
A traditional Marriage of Figaro entertains with a strong cast, eye-catching design and lighting, and Amanda Holden’s earthy libretto.
****1
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John Findon triumphs in the return of Opera North’s Peter Grimes

John Findon (Peter Grimes) © James Glossop
Benjamin Britten’s dark masterpiece Peter Grimes returns triumphantly to Opera North, conducted by Gary Walker and revived by Karolina Sofulak and Tim Claydon.
*****
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ENO, BBC join forces in stunning Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk

Amanda Majeski (Katerina Izmailova) © Andy Paradise
David Pountney's vernacular translation and Ruth Knight's vivid staging lent a thrilling immediacy to Shostakovich's chilling opera.
*****
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Kicking down the door: The Marriage of Figaro revived at ENO

David Ireland (Figaro) and Mary Bevan (Susanna) © Zoe Martin
ENO's revival features a striking performance from Mary Bevan as bride-to-be Susanna, but elements of the staging continue to raise eyebrows. 
****1
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Stanford's hilarious The Critic proves a Wexford knockout

The Critic © Patricio Cassinoni
Conor Hanratty's humorous production is a triumph from beginning to end, a must see at this year's Wexford Festival. 
*****
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Erlanger's L'Aube rouge a damp squib at Wexford Festival Opera

Andreea Soare (Olga) and Andrew Morstein (Serge) © Clive Barda | ArenaPAL
Erlanger's fractured and clichéd opera isn't helped by confused direction, although soprano Andreea Soare is nothing short of magnificent as the heroine. 
**111
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