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The RSNO's season begins with Mahler's Resurrection Symphony

Thomas Søndergård © Sally Jubb
Thomas Søndergård's Mahler cycle with the RSNO continues with patchy singing but brilliant orchestral playing. 
****1
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An epic Mahler 3 at the Edinburgh International Festival

Thomas Søndergård conducts the RSNO © Andrew Perry

From performing Mahler in a pared-down chamber arrangement in an empty hall two years ago, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra returns to the “full fat” variety in a packed Usher Hall. 

*****
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Between symbolism and party reality: Salome at La Scala

Damiano Michieletto's production does not let the viewer rest easy even when the opera has ended.
*****
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A chilling merry-go-round: Prokofiev’s The Gambler in Vienna

High intensity girl power for a complex task: Simone Young shines in the pit, Karoline Gruber’s staging convinces with expertise and attention to detail.
****1
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Opera inside out: Ariadne auf Naxos

A well-sung revival of a witty and supremely theatrical production of Strauss’ operatic exposé.
****1
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Unsatisfying staging salvaged by a strong cast in new Budapest Walküre

Solid singing proves to be the main attraction of an ineffective new staging of Die Walküre at the Hungarian State Opera.
**111
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