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Sabine Devieilhe triumphs as Lakmé in concert in Zurich

Sabine Devieilhe (Lakmé) © Toni Suter
The French soprano confirms her status as the best current performer of Léo Delibes masterpiece in a concert with a solid supporting cast.
****1
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Tatyana in the meadow: Barrie Kosky’s Onegin returns to Zurich

Eugene Onegin © Monika Rittershaus (2017)

The Opernhaus Zürich revives a successful production by Barrie Kosky with a great cast under Gianandrea Noseda's baton.

****1
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From page to stage: Girl with a Pearl Earring premieres in Zurich

The Zurich opera house launches a novel production of Stefan Wirth's new opera in three movements based on the popular 1999 novel by Tracy Chevalier. 
***11
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Zürich Opera presents Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci

Tenor Marcelo Álvarez and baritone George Petean both pull double duty in this classic verismo bill, revived effectively in Grischa Asagaroff's staging.

***11
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Technology to the rescue in Zurich's new staging of Boris Godunov

The Zurich Opernhaus tackles the pandemic with an innovative strategy: instead of reducing the size of orchestra and chorus (as many other European opera houses) it removes them from the theatre altogether. 

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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