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LondonThe Marriage of Figaro

Alex Esposito (Figaro) and Svetlina Stoyanova (Cherubino) © RBO | Mihaela Bodlovic
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)
Bertrand de Billy; Sir David McVicar; The Royal Opera; Tanya McCallin; Paule Constable; Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden
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McVicar’s Figaro celebrates its 20th Royal Opera anniversary

Alex Esposito (Figaro) and Svetlina Stoyanova (Cherubino) © RBO | Mihaela Bodlovic
While this revival is imperfect, the Cherubino of Svetlina Stoyanova proves a marvel to hear.
***11
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Pain and purity: Janáček's Jenůfa

Jenůfa unfurls with chilling intensity at Longborough with the talented Lee Bisset in the title role. 
*****
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Rigoletto at Skipton Town Hall shows Heritage Opera at its best

Some panache is required to put a credible orgy on the stage of venerable old Skipton Town Hall. Heritage Opera, which has plenty, does just that with a minimal number of participants: the opening scene has an engagingly rumbustious quality, with plenty of screams, snogging and groping but not much of the courtly elegance which might signify that this is more than your run-of-the-mill bordello.
****1
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