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Gregory Kunde is splendid in Liege’s new Don Carlos

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The Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège takes a risk in mounting a new, but traditional production of the more rarely heard French version of Verdi’s Don Carlos and succeeds with a great ensemble of singers. 
****1
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A rousing rarity in Boston: The Maid of Orléans

Disparaged by critics and his fellow musicians, Tchaikovsky's The Maid of Orléans is performed by Odyssey Opera. 
*****
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A beautifully sung Tales of Hoffmann at LA Opera

Los Angeles Opera's Tales of Hoffmann survives multiple cast changes to look and sound fabulous, but it drags dramatically.
***11
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Heggie's Great Scott wins big in San Diego

Returning stars and high-profile company debuts contributed panache to the energy-charged atmosphere.
*****
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The Met: Norma

When the Met estimated the timing for Norma, Bellini’s familiar bel canto opera included in their fall repertory this year, they did not factor in the ongoing applause for soprano Sondra Radvanovsky.
****1
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Don Carlos à Liège : la tradition a parfois du bon

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À l'Opéra Royal de Wallonie, la production de la version française de l'œuvre cherche avant tout la fidélité au spectacle original. Triomphe pour Lionel Lhote, formidable dans le rôle du marquis de Posa. 
****1
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ParisLes contes d'Hoffmann (Tales of Hoffmann)

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Offenbach: Les Contes d'Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann)
Philippe Jordan; Robert Carsen; Opéra national de Paris; Michael Levine; Jean Kalman; Orchestre de l'Opéra national de Paris