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Debussy: Pelléas et Mélisande
François-Xavier Roth; Ruth Berghaus; Staatsoper Berlin; Hartmut Meyer; Staatskapelle Berlin; Staatsopernchor Berlin
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Stikhina and Smoriginas shine in Zurich Salome

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A strong cast carries this satisfying revival of Andreas Homoki's production of Salome at Opernhaus Zürich.
***11
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A brilliant new Salome launches Zurich Opera's season

Andreas Homoki's staging takes full advantage of Hartmut Meyer’s utterly spectacular set, while Elena Stikhina sings the difficult title role to perfection. 

*****
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Hidden identities, crime and shame: Homoki's Forza returns to Zurich


This year’s revival of Andreas Homoki's production features excellent principals, choruses, and sublime orchestration under Fabio Luisi’s seasoned baton. The staging takes far fewer accolades.
***11
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Twist of Fate: Gerzmava shines in botched Zurich Forza

Musically, a rewarding Forza, but Homoki's staging is best forgotten.
***11
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A great crime of passion: Médée in Zurich

From devoted wife and mother to murdering avenger, Médée is is a challenging role. A new Zurich production firmly secures her place in the collective memory, perhaps for the wrong reasons.
**111
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Ein Oratorium als Oper: Homoki inszeniert Mendelssohns Elias in Zürich

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In der letzten Regiearbeit seiner 13-jährigen Intendanz am Opernhaus Zürich inszeniert Andreas Homoki das Oratorium Elias von Felix Mendelssohn. Die Tücken dieses Unterfangens löst er meistens bravourös.
****1
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