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Performer: John Caird

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High WycombeIl ritorno d'Ulisse in patriaNew production

Ed Lyon (Ulisse) © Julian Guidera
Monteverdi: Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria (The Return of Ulysses to his Country), SV 325
Laurence Cummings; John Caird; Garsington Opera; Robert Jones; Paul Pyant; The English Concert
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Monteverdi and Ulisse return happily to Garsington Opera

Ed Lyon (Ulisse) © Julian Guidera
Laurence Cummings and John Caird’s second Garsington exploration of the operas of Monteverdi brims with wonderfully playing and singing in an attractive setting.
****1
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They’ll always have Paris: a timeless Bohème in Toronto

Amina Edris (Mimì) and Pene Pati (Rodolfo) © Michael Cooper
Canadian Opera Company’s revival of John Caird’s art-infused production is perfectly realised in singing, acting, and the orchestra’s vibrant yet velvety colours.
*****
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Magical Monteverdi: Garsington opens with a new Orfeo

Laurence Cummings and The English Concert deliver musical excellence in a wonderfully designed and choreographed production.
*****
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A briskly conducted Bohème revived in Toronto

The COC's revival production of Puccini's La bohème is an enjoyable trip to the opera but it won't blow your socks off.
***11
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A thrilling Don Giovanni at Welsh National Opera

A strong cast take us to the brink of damnation in Welsh National Opera’s revival of Don Giovanni.
****1
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A timeless Tosca at Houston Grand Opera

Houston Grand Opera’s season-opening production of the fiery opera does it right, from lighting to set to singing, and the end result is a stunning beginning to its season.
***11
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