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Performer: Gianfranco Montresor

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Vocal sparkle but a dull staging in the Liceu's Puritani

I puritani returns to Barcelona’s Liceu with Annilese Miskimmon’s production. Javier Camerena and Pretty Yende lead the inauguration of the season with a fine example of romantic bel canto.
****1
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A solid, dramatic staging for Rigoletto in Naples

A trusty and convincing version of the masterpiece, with a cast of well-matched singers.
****1
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An eye-popping Tosca in Rome

Alessandro Talevi's gorgeous staging recreates Tosca as it might have been seen at its 1900 première. 
****1
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La fanciulla walks wistfully into the Naples sunset

A movie-like staging for Puccini's most original opera at the Teatro San Carlo.
****1
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An Old School Boccanegra in Naples

Ambrogio Maestri (Simon Boccanegra) © Luciano Romano
A production which did not make a strong impression in Naples, despite a first rate cast. 
***11
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Clémentine Margaine's Carmen seduces in Naples

The staging highlighted Carmen’s rebellious traits more than her sensual exoticism.
***11
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