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HelsinkiMaria StuardaNew production
Donizetti: Maria Stuarda
Paolo Arrivabeni; Sir David McVicar; Finnish National Opera; Hannah Postlethwaite; Brigitte Reiffenstuel; Lizzie Powell; Orchestra of the Finnish National Opera
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A modern makeover for Donizetti’s Zoraida di Granata
Bruno Ravella's effective production was seen in Wexford in its original 1822 version, but Donizetti Opera opts for the composer's 1824 revision, throwing the spotlight onto Cecilia Molinari's excellent Abenamet.
A triumphant Zoraida di Granata by Donizetti at Wexford
A terrific cast of principal singers lead by soprano Claudia Boyle, coupled with compelling direction from Bruno Ravella make for an exhilarating operatic experience in Donizetti's Zoraida de Granata.
Buffa or bullying? Don Pasquale on Glyndebourne Tour
Not quite as innocent an account of opera buffa as others, but for quality of musicianship, Glyndebourne Tour's revival of Mariame Clément’s production of Donizetti's comedy hits all the right notes.
Love is no picnic: Hytner's Così fan tutte returns to Glyndebourne
Lush visuals and appealing singing do not quite make up for a somewhat lacklustre revival of Nicholas Hytner's acclaimed 2006 production of Mozart's late comedy.
Donizetti's L'ange de Nisida proves to be a masterpiece
The performance at Bergamo Opera Festival proved that L'ange de Nisida can contest the place of La favorite in Donizetti's catalog.
JPYA unite for a golden afternoon at Covent Garden
The young singers spin any raw material into opera gold, sending the audience home as uplifted as if they’d just glugged a bellyful of Pimm’s.