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Performer: Julia Gertseva

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A new Onegin underwhelms at La Scala

Aida Garifullina (Tatyana) and Alexey Markov (Onegin) © Teatro alla Scala | Brescia e Amisano

Mario Martone’s new production is inconsistent, while the musical performance is hindered by lacklustre conducting and a miscast prima donna. 

**111
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Three card trick: La Scala’s gamble pays off in Pique Dame

Asmik Grigorian (Liza) © Brescia e Amisano | Teatro alla Scala
Valery Gergiev finally turns up to conduct an electrifying evening, crowned by Asmik Grigorian's full throttle performance as Liza. 
****1
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The Queen of Spades plays her cards right in Naples

Willy Decker does not try to make the structure of the plot any clearer, mainly concentrating on the deeper meaning of the work. The cast was excellent.
*****
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A study in black and terror in Naples

Many scenes could risk to be particularly disturbing,  but their overt brutality appeared functional, to the structure of the drama. A dark, gloomy story as unambiguously told as it should be.
****1
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