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Deborah Warner attains her theatrical dream at the Teatro Real

Iestyn Davies (Oberon) y  Liv Redpath (Tytania) © Javier del Real | Teatro Real
Warner once again displays her unquestionable talent onstage and her affinity with Benjamin Britten, although, on this occasion, the musical aspect are not equally satisfactory.
***11
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A confusing operatic take on The Tempest at Grange Park Opera

Brett Polegato (Prospero) © Marc Brenner
Strong vocal and orchestral performances, supported by impressive visuals, struggle to bring coherency to Anthony Bolton's Island of Dreams at Grange Park Opera.
***11
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Costume drama at its finest: Andrea Chénier at The Royal Opera

Jonas Kaufmann (Andrea Chénier) and Sondra Radvanovsky (Maddalena di Coigny) © ROH | Marc Brenner
The Royal Opera orchestra, chorus and a large cast bring their A game to Sir Antonio Pappano's last run as music director.
*****
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Send in the Clowns: Garsington's Bartered Bride returns

The Bartered Bride © Alice Pennefather
Paul Curran’s 2019 production is revived with some flair by Rosie Purdie, with a fine cast led by Pumeza Matshikiza.
****1
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Radiant, comic, magical: Ariadne auf Naxos at Garsington Opera

Richard Pinkstone, Marcus Farnsworth, Innocent Masuku and Ossian Huskinson (Zerbinetta's troupe) © Craig Fuller
An excellent singing cast combine with Bruno Ravella's sensitive direction and brilliant orchestral playing to bring to life Strauss' heady mix of farce and high art.
*****
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The English Concert charms with exquisite performance of Serse

The five female voices in the opera's main roles complement each other wonderfully in this more-than-concert performance in New York. 
****1
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