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Handel: Semele
George Petrou; Barrie Kosky; Komische Oper Berlin; Natacha Le Guen de Kerneizon; Carla Teti; Alessandro Carletti; Orchester der Komischen Oper Berlin
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Handel’s Deidamia a triumph for Wexford Festival Opera

Rory Musgrave (Fenice) and ensemble © Pádraig Grant
A rare opportunity to see Handel’s final operatic work, Deidamia, conducted – and staged – by George Petrou at Wexford Festival Opera. 
*****
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Jonas Kaufmann ails, Covent Garden hails Aigul Akhmetshina

Aigul Akhmetshina (Charlotte) and Jonas Kaufmann (Werther) © ROH | Bill Cooper
The star tenor is clearly under the weather, but the young house-favourite mezzo shines in an impressive role debut in a revival of Benoît Jacquot's cinematic staging. 
****1
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Janáček’s The Diary of One Who Disappeared staged in Munich

Pavol Breslik had no difficulties in rendering the intricacies of Janáček’s vocal language, shaped by Moravian folk music and speech patterns.
***11
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Sometimes a flute is just a flute: Die Zauberflöte in Munich

The Bayerische Staatsoper revives once again a beloved production, with a first rate cast.

****1
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Mozart's Magic Flute at Longborough

A fresh, yet traditional Magic Flute at Longborough uses puppetry to bring an atmosphere of fairytale onto the stage, with fine singing from a strong cast. 
****1
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Rotundo Ariodante en la Temporada Lírica de La Coruña

Mélissa Petit y Franco Fagioli © Alfonso Rego | Temporada Lírica de La Coruña
El conjunto Il Pomo d'Oro, con George Petrou en la dirección, acompañando a un sólido elenco ofreció una versión formidable de Ariodante de Handel.
*****
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