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ENO's new Tosca has conceptual flaws, but delivers on the music

Sinéad Campbell-Wallace (Tosca), Adam Smith (Cavaradossi) and Noel Bouley (Scarpia) © Genevieve Girling
Christof Loy's production of Tosca at ENO replaces Catherine Malfitano’s and, despite being visually attractive, suffers certain muddled ideas. It boasts, however, a strong trio of singers who deliver a committed performance on the production's first night at the Coliseum. 
***11
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WNO's Samson et Dalila shows how sweet love's poison can sound

Strong singing but a stellar orchestra and staging make for a riveting production at the Kennedy Center. 
****1
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Tosca: a successful debut for Saioa Hernández and Ludovic Tézier

The Deutsche Oper revives once again Boleslaw Barlog’s old production, with two outstanding singers at their debut in the house.
****1
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Manon Lescaut brilliantly performed at Deutsche Oper

Deutsche Oper Berlin's revival of Manon Lescaut achieves a rare theatrical success; a witty and visually stunning production combined with thrilling music making in the pit with Sir Simon Rattle leading the orchestra and singers with emotional urgency.
****1
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Mané Galoyan steals the show in a Traviata for our age

An emotionally intense Violetta from Mané Galoyan in Tom Cairns' darkly challenging La traviata launches Glyndebourne Tour's 50th season
***11
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A wing and a prayer: Le Prophète

Oliver Py's new Meyerbeer staging offers plenty of clichés, but is a solid show, backed up by a fine musical performance.
****1
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