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San FranciscoMary, Queen of ScotsNew production

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Musgrave: Mary, Queen of Scots
Clelia Cafiero; Stewart Laing; San Francisco Opera; DM Wood; San Francisco Opera Orchestra
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WNO’s abstract Magic Flute proves more contemporary than cohesive

Julia Sitkovetsky (Queen of the Night) © Craig Fuller

WNO delivers a well-performed production of Mozart’s Magic Flute with some fresh ideas, but other which dilute it. 

***11
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Dead Man Walking receives thrilling UK staged premiere at RCS

Dead Man Walking receives its UK stages premiere at RCS with two barnstorming central performances and a huge cast. Conductor James Holmes brought this modern American classic to passionate life.

****1
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A vibrant Street Scene in Glasgow

Weill’s New York Street Scene is a successful ensemble end of year piece for the students of RCS, ably directed by Alexandra Spencer-Jones, Robert Houssart conducting with the orchestra on top form.
****1
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Double dealings with Death at RCS

The gamble of Dealing with Death pays off for Holst’s Sāvitri but is less certain for Ullmann’s Emperor of Atlantis.  Opera students at RCS capture the mix of satire, surrealism and anarchy perfectly
****1
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