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The most wonderful time of the year? A Christmas Cav & Pag in Oslo

By Aksel Tollåli, 19 December 2016
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“Marita Sølberg’s Nedda sounded radiant throughout her range, with a creamy middle and thrilling top”
Reviewed at Oslo Opera House, Main Stage, Oslo on 17 December 2016
Programme
Mascagni, Cavalleria rusticana
Leoncavallo, Pagliacci
Performers
Norwegian National Opera
Antonino Fogliani, Conductor
Kasper Holten, Director
Lise Davidsen, Santuzza
Vera Talerko, Lola
Ingebjørg Kosmo, Mamma Lucia
Henrik Engelsviken, Turiddu
Nikoloz Lagvilava, Alfio
Marita Sølberg, Nedda
Mikhail Gubsky, Canio
Yngve André Søberg, Tonio
Thorbjørn Gulbrandsøy, Beppe
Rodion Pogossov, Silvio
Paul Curran, Director
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Aksel Tollåli
Aksel Tollåli
Aksel is currently studying towards a degree in musicology at the University of Oslo. At the moment he is an exchange student at Goldsmiths College in London. He is also a choral singer and a trombonist. His musical interests include 20th-cenury French music, Baroque opera and the music of Richard Strauss.