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ParisLes Pêcheurs de perlesNew production
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Bizet: Les Pêcheurs de perles
Marc Minkowski; Pierre-André Weitz; Bertrand Killy; Les Musiciens du Louvre
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Soaring voices, stumbling direction: the turmoil of Norma at La Scala
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After almost 50 years, the Teatro alla Scala presents a new production of Norma, with a great cast, some shadows in the orchestra direction and several failures in the production.
Treasure in the rubble: Jonas Kaufman makes Australian stage debut
Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann sings the title role in Olivier Py's dour and symbolism-heavy Lohengrin, set in post-war Berlin.
La Juive makes a belated Australian debut
187 years after its Parisian debut, Halévy's La Juive receives its Australian premiere. A sterling cast under Carlo Montanaro reveals some unexpected beauties (and occasional longueurs) in this classic of French grand opéra.
Olivier Py's Thaïs doesn't set pulses racing in Milan
Olivier Py's new production at La Scala is inspired by art depicting the Temptation of St Anthony, but turns out to be disappointingly tame.
An immensely dramatic opera: Le Prophète in Berlin
Meyerbeer's tale of the Anabaptist rebellion in the 16th-century religious wars proves to be a powerful thriller, with Clémentine Margaine and Gregory Kunde leading a very strong singing cast.
Pelléas et Mélisande: austerely beautiful but flawed
The credits for this new production directed by Olivier Py raised high expectations that were only partially met on opening night.
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StrasbourgLe Roi d'YsNew production
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Lalo: Le Roi d'Ys
Samy Rachid; Olivier Py; Opéra national du Rhin; Pierre-André Weitz; Bertrand Killy; Orchestre national de Mulhouse