Bachtrack logo
What's on
All eventsConcertsOperaDanceKids eventsMasterclassesCompetitionsFestivals
Reviews
All reviewsConcert reviewsOpera reviewsDance reviews
Articles
All articlesFeaturesInterviewsOpinionPlaylists
News
Video
Video homeAll videoStreamed eventsConcertsOperaDanceKids eventsMasterclassesPublishers
Site
About usContact usLink to usConditions of useCookiesPrivacy
Young artists
Travel
EventsReviewsArticlesVideo

Les Pêcheurs de perles: Opera Holland Park's new production of Bizet's eclectic opera

By Francesca Vella, 27 June 2013
Loading, please wait...
See full listing
Reviewed at Holland Park Theatre, London on 25 June 2013
Programme
Bizet, Les Pêcheurs de perles
Performers
Soula Parassidis, Leïla
Grant Doyle, Zurga
Jung Soo Yun, Nadir
Keel Watson, Nourabad
City of London Sinfonia
Matthew Kofi Waldren, Conductor
More Opera reviews
Richard Jones' clunky Samson et Dalila returns to Covent Garden
Dominic Lowe, 13th May
With Aigul Akhmetshina and Seokjong Baek in the title roles, there are reasons to be optimistic, but The Royal Opera's revival of Richard Jones' production is a mixed bag.
***11
Reality television: ENO’s Angel’s Bone in Manchester
Lawrence Dunn, 12th May
Kip Williams and ENO mount an extraordinary new production of Du Yun and Royce Vavrek’s multifaceted opera, with performances of great emotional directness broadcast live on camera.
*****
Sir Thomas Allen’s Figaro for Scottish Opera still entertains
David Smythe, 9th May
A traditional Marriage of Figaro entertains with a strong cast, eye-catching design and lighting, and Amanda Holden’s earthy libretto.
****1
Sasha Cooke brings sharp intelligence to Seattle Opera’s Carmen
Thomas May, 8th May
Sasha Cooke’s thoughtful role debut anchors Paul Curran’s visually and musically alert but dramatically uneven production.
****1
Welsh National Opera’s Dutchman docks in Birmingham
Rohan Shotton, 7th May
This bracing performance of The Flying Dutchman is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary musical standards which are at risk in the face of WNO’s subsidy cuts. 
****1
Rossini’s Cenerentola proves great fun in Adelaide
Sandra Bowdler, 7th May
Neil Armfield’s production for State Opera South Australia combines a sparkling night of entertainment with first class musical values. 
****1
More reviews...
Read reviews of
Anna LeeseCity of London SinfoniaGeorges BizetGrant DoyleJung Soo YunKeel WatsonLes Pêcheurs de perlesMatthew Kofi WaldrenSoula Parassidis
Related articles
Loading image...
Family affairs: Catharine Woodward on singing Brünnhilde in Regents Opera’s Ring
Loading image...
Bachtrack top ten: Georges Bizet
Loading image...
Street-smart and subversive: Ailish Tynan talks Così fan tutte
Loading image...
Back in the spotlight: Palazzetto Bru Zane gives three women composers a new chance to shine
Francesca Vella
Francesca Vella
Francesca is a PhD student at KCL, where she is researching Verdi reception in late nineteenth-century Milan. Besides being interested in cultural history and the history of Italian opera, she loves the classical and romantic piano and chamber music repertoire.