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In Prague, a high-minded new Rheingold never gets off the ground
Sláva Daubnerová's contemporary treatment of the Ring opener at the Prague National Theatre is socially ambitious but artistically disappointing.
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The first new Forza at the Met for nearly 30 years is lustily sung, led by Norwegian soprano, Lise Davidsen, and Igor Golovatenko as her vengeful brother.
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The Royal Opera's revival of Keith Warner's staging feels underbaked, although interest is largely focused on the pit as the latest contender to take over from Antonio Pappano as Music Director is auditioned.
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The American must be one of the few tenors to tackle both Rossini and Verdi's Moor with success.
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The National Theater opens the season with Rodion Shchedrin's searing version of Lolita, with spectacularly disturbing results.
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A colorful, light-hearted approach captures the spirit of Prokofiev's LʼAmour des trois oranges.