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Quintessential Rachmaninov from La Fenice in Zurich

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Reviewed at Tonhalle: Grosser Saal, Zurich on 17 January 2017
Rossini, Semiramide: Overture
Wagner, Wesendonck-Lieder
Rachmaninov, Symphonic Dances, Op.45
Orchestra del Teatro La Fenice
John Neschling, Conductor
Vesselina Kasarova, Mezzo-soprano
La clemenza di Tito at La Fenice: splendid score, sterile stage
****1
Vivaldi’s pasticcio Bajazet given an extravagant staging
****1
Orlando furioso: Vivaldi returns to Venice in a Baroque feast
****1
La Fenice closes season with a lively new Fille du regiment
***11
Full fathom five: Peter Grimes at La Fenice
*****
Méphistophélès returns to the stage in Gounod’s Faust at La Fenice!
***11
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