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A feminist makeover for Così fan tutte at Irish National Opera

Anna Devin (Fiordiligi), Sharon Carty (Dorabella) and Majella Cullagh (Despina) © Ruth Medjber
Polly Graham's take on Mozart's Così fan tutte is full of humour and political commentary, while the singing is a joy to hear. 
***11
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From light-hearted to heartbreaking: Il trittico at Salzburg Festival

Suor Angelica: Karita Mattila (La Zia Principessa) and Asmik Grigorian (Suor Angelica) © SF | Monika Rittershaus
Asmik Grigorian is captivating in an unobtrusive production of Puccini's three one-act operas. Under Franz Welser-Möst, the Vienna Philharmonic is on top form.
*****
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A resonant Fidelio from Irish National Opera

Under director Annabelle Comyn’s modern setting, we have a moving, convincing Fidelio to resonate with our current age.  
****1
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Super stars: musical riches in Munich's new Tristan und Isolde

The Bayerische Staatsoper's new Tristan und Isolde, featuring two stellar role debuts, is scenically disappointing but musically superb. 
****1
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Puccini’s Il trittico: a successful revival in Munich

Ermonela Jaho steals the scene as Suor Angelica in a very successful revival of Lotte de Beer’s production.

****1
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Astrid Kessler nails the title role in Arabella in Zurich

Using the Nazi regime as his Leitmotif, Canadian director Robert Carsen brings Richard Strauss’ Arabella to the Zurich stage. 
***11
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ParisIl Trittico

Opéra national de Paris
Puccini
Carlo Rizzi; Christof Loy; Opéra national de Paris; Étienne Pluss; Barbara Drosihn; Fabrice Kebour; Orchestre de l'Opéra national de Paris