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Singing triumphs: Monteverdi's Poppea, Hampstead Garden Opera

A musically sensitive account of Monteverdi’s Poppea, with simple staging and 1950s costumes, sees singing triumph noticeably over the relative theatrical inexperience of HGO’s talented young cast. 
***11
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Tragic tears of a clown: Cav and Pag at Hampstead Garden Opera

Benjie del Rosario ignites a thrilling Pagliacci, while Cavalleria rusticana is potentially as good but marred by intelligibility and balance issues.
****1
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Hilarity with a sharp edge: Albert Herring

Excellent ensemble work makes for a compelling rendering of Britten's satirical chamber opera Albert Herring, with some impressive young tenor and baritone voices. 
***11
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