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Performer: Marcelo Álvarez

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Zürich Opera presents Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci

Tenor Marcelo Álvarez and baritone George Petean both pull double duty in this classic verismo bill, revived effectively in Grischa Asagaroff's staging.

***11
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Maestri and Bayankina shine in last-minute Verbier opera gala

In Verbier's Salle des Combins, despite the change of programme, Ambrogio Maestri and Maria Bayankina deliver stand-out performances. 
****1
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Hearts of gold: a gritty La fanciulla at Staatsoper Berlin

A superb musical foundation under Antonio Pappano forms the basis for a satisfying new Fanciulla del West at the Staatoper in Berlin. 
****1
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Piety and violence in San Carlo's Cavalleria rusticana

Notwithstanding director Pippo Delbono's narcissistic excesses, his staging confirmed itself as effective and penetrating.
****1
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Trittico's 100th anniversary and Domingo's 50th

All three operas in Puccini's triptych are strongly cast in this revival. 
****1
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A guilty pleasure: Zeffirelli's Aida at La Scala

You feel you ought not to approve of such directorial extravagance, but catch yourself being drawn into the grand pageant. 
****1
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