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Disappointing Candide in Auckland
Though occasionally entertaining, this production was ultimately unsatisfying as a stage presentation of Bernstein’s work.
Ridding Carmen of cliches in Auckland
A superlative performance of Carmen that was certainly among the most thrilling performances New Zealand Opera has put on in recent memory.
Brush up your Puccini: a 16th-century Bohème
La bohème staged as Tudorbethan drama? Opera Holland Park's quirky tribute to Shakespeare400 is a lot of fun.
Patriot games: Simon Boccanegra at Fulham Opera
Verdi's rarely-performed masterpiece gets an intense, intimate outing with a very fine cast at Fulham Opera.
Just what the Philosopher ordered
This small, fun, fast-paced comedy, probably the UK première of Salieri's neglected fairytale, makes for a glorious garden opera evening at Bampton (and touring).
The night belongs to Susanna: The Marriage of Figaro, Regents Opera
A superb Susanna and an excellent Count make this small-scale, traditional and period Marriage of Figaro from Regents Opera feel truly fresh and alive.