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A mafioso Merry Widow at Opera Holland Park

Alex Otterburn (Danilo) © Mihaela Bodlovic
Despite some excellent music-making, John Savournin's production is hindered by a laboured New York relocation. 
**111
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Scottish Opera’s Merry Widow tangles with the New York Mafia

Paula Sides (Hanna Glawari) © Mihaela Bodlovic

With misplaced horse heads, violin case guns and as many mafia gags as you could hope for, Scottish Opera’s Merry Widow may not be subtle but it looks and sounds gorgeous. 

****1
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Barbe and Doucet's stylish Don Pasquale is a comic delight

David Stout (Don Pasquale) © Jane Barlow

Barbe and Doucet’s witty 1960s Don Pasquale is revived for Scottish Opera, with Stuart Stratford conducting a fine cast. 

****1
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