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Hojotoho! La Scala’s new Walküre opens with a stellar cast

Die Walküre © Teatro alla Scala | Brescia e Amisano

With bad-ass punk valkyries and rich in fantasy overtones, Sir David McVicar's La Scala Ring cycle continues. 

****1
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Kirill Petrenko conquers La Scala with a splendid Rosenkavalier

Krassimira Stoyanova (Marschallin) © Teatro alla Scala | Brescia e Amisano

The Russian conductor convinces everyone with a magnificent interpretation of Strauss' score, leading an outstanding cast in Henry Kupfer's exquisite production. 

*****
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Laufenberg’s Elektra a disappointment in Vienna

German theatre director Uwe Eric Laufenberg freely incorporates some of Stanley Kubrik’s horror story concepts into his Elektra, but in ignoring both Sophocles and Strauss, is a long way from shining.  
***11
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Bechtolf's Ring returns to the Wiener Staatsoper

A festive air was palpable – the house was technically sold out – as the first of a set of three Ring cycles launched at the Wiener Staatsoper. 
***11
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Die Walküre blazes at Bayreuth

John Lundgren (Wotan) © Enrico Nawrath | Bayreuther Festspiele
Singing, orchestral playing and scenic portrayal all combine to make a highly memorable second instalment of Wagner's Ring.
*****
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Frank Castorf’s Ring returns to Bayreuth

Alexandra Steiner (Woglinde), Wiebke Lehmkuhl (Floßhilde) and Stephanie Houtzeel (Wellgunde) © Enrico Nawrath | Bayreuther Festspiele
Bayreuth's controversial Ring returns with a new conductor and a refreshed cast.
****1
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