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Boulogne-BillancourtStabat Mater
Verdi, Rossini
Insula orchestra; Christophe Grapperon; Joyce El-Khoury; Anna Goryachova; Julien Dran; Riccardo Zanellato
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Staatskapelle Dresden provides scintillating finish for Prague Spring
In a powerful performance conducted by Daniele Gatti, Verdi’s Requiem soars with optimistic energy to close the Prague Spring festival in Smetana Hall.
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Visually enchanting and meticulously staged, this centenary revival confirms Livermore's production as a modern classic.
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In staging Verdi's triumphant masterpiece, the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma pays homage to silent films, turning Ancient Egypt into the underworld.
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A Verdi Festival account where the orchestral detail registers with true distinction and the singing impresses.
Turandot in Tokyo: A bold reimagining of the ending
Alex Ollé focuses in the princess's trauma to provide a back story for Puccini’s problematic last opera; Eri Nakamura captivates the New National Theatre audience.
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VeniceAida
Verdi: Aida
Riccardo Frizza; Bepi Morassi; Teatro La Fenice; Orchestra del Teatro La Fenice; Coro del Teatro La Fenice; Irene Roberts; Francesco Meli