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Points made, but underlined in red: a superbly performed Edinburgh Così fan tutte – for adults

By David Smythe, 26 August 2016
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“Christophe Honoré’s bold choice of 1938 setting... was always going to be a powder keg”
Reviewed at Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh on 25 August 2016
Programme
Mozart, Così fan tutte
Performers
Jérémie Rhorer, Conductor
Christophe Honoré, Director
Lenneke Ruiten, Fiordiligi
Kate Lindsey, Dorabella
Joel Prieto, Ferrando
Nahuel Di Pierro, Guglielmo
Rod Gilfry, Don Alfonso
Sandrine Piau, Despina
Freiburg Baroque Orchestra
Cape Town Opera Chorus
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David Smythe
David Smythe
David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.