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Performer: Martin Mkhize​

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Current and consoling: Willem Jeths’ Ritratto in Amsterdam

After a seven month delay, Willem Jeths' new opera finally receives its long awaited world premiere in front of a live audience.
****1
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Confusing and evocative: Faust [working title] in Amsterdam

DNO's new production is an inspiring opera spectacular.
*****
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The Dutch premiere of A Village Romeo and Juliet

Gorgeous playing under Sir Mark Elder wasn’t enough to mask the lack of theatrical drive in the scrupulously cast Dutch premiere of Delius’ most successful opera.
***11
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“Let them eat cake!” A revolutionary Barbiere at DNO

Lotte de Beer’s Il barbiere di Siviglia for Dutch National Opera seems a surprisingly traditional spectacle... although it does come with a twist.
****1
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Exhilarating operatic talent at the Hans Gabor Belvedere Competition

A wonderful showcase of operatic voices at the 37th International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition in Latvia. 

Mahagonny ist eine Fata Morgana: Kurt Weills Oper endlich in Amsterdam

Der Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny © Clärchen & Matthias Baus | De Nationale Opera
Ivo van Hoves nicht jugendfreie Inszenierung treibt Brechts moralischen Zeigefinger humoristisch (und erfolgreich) auf die Spitze.
****1
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