Apocalyptic Herculanum opens Wexford Festival Opera

By Andrew Larkin, 27 October 2016

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“mixes themes of love, religion and politics with all the subtly of a cement mixer”

Reviewed at National Opera House: O’Reilly Theatre, Wexford on 26 October 2016

David, Herculanum

Wexford Festival Opera

Jean-Luc Tingaud, Conductor

Stephen Medcalf, Director

Jamie Vartan, Set Designer, Costume Designer

Olga Busuioc, Lilia

Daniela Pini, Olympia

Andrew Haji, Hélios

Simon Bailey, Nicanor, Satan

Orchestra of Wexford Festival Opera

Chorus of Wexford Festival Opera

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Eleanor Knight, 19th October

Frederick Delius' gigantic score is worth a listen but Christopher Luscombe doesn’t circumvent the problems of directing this opera in 2025.

**111

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Eleanor Knight, 18th October

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*****

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***11

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Andrew Larkin, 20th October

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****1

Stanford's hilarious The Critic proves a Wexford knockout

Andrew Larkin, 19th October

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*****

Mascagni's Le maschere struggles to take flight in Wexford opener

Andrew Larkin, 18th October

Excellent singing, an amusing production and lively staging showcases Mascagni's Le maschere in the best possible light at Wexford Festival Opera.

***11

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Andrew Larkin

Andrew Larkin is a pianist, composer and teacher from Dublin. Educated at Dublin and at Cambridge, he has performed all around Europe and Mexico. He currently teaches piano and composition in Dublin.