Monteverdi's Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria at the RNCM

By Andrew H. King, 11 December 2012

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Reviewed at Royal Northern College of Music: Concert Hall, Manchester on 9 December 2012

Monteverdi, Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria (The Return of Ulysses to his Country), SV 325

Royal Northern College of Music

Stefan Janski, Director

Roger Hamilton, Conductor

RNCM Opera Ensemble

Dan Shelvey, Ulisse

Heather Lowe, Penelope

Adam Player, Iro

Adam Temple-Smith, Eurimaco

Sean Boyes, Tenor

Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi in Manchester double bill

Leighton Jones, 9th December

In two equally impressive performances, students from the RNCM star in these two one-act operas.

****1

An understated production of A Midsummer Night's Dream

Andrew H. King, 21st March

Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream lacking a little magic at the RNCM.

***11

Lehar’s Merry Widow visits the RNCM for Christmas

Andrew H. King, 3rd December

The RNCM's beautiful production of Lehar’s The Merry Widow is the perfect musical accompaniment to the festive season.

***11

Sondheim's excellent Company at the RNCM

Andrew H. King, 25th June

Coming to a head in a production of wit, charm and depth, the RNCM's production of Sondheim's Company is splendidly designed and excellently directed.

****1

An Enchanting Gluck Double Bill from the RNCM

Andrew H. King, 16th March

Remarkable commitment from the RNCM Vocal Department in an entrancing Gluck double bill, of the forgotten L’ivrogne corrigé and the famous Orfeo ed Euridice.

****1

Royal Northern College of Music: L'Elisir d'Amore

Andrew H. King, 8th December

Gaetano Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore is perhaps one of the most delightful operas ever written; full of romance and comedy underpinned by a witty and charming score makes it the perfect light-hearted entertainment. The RNCM presented an excellently compelling production.

*****

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Andrew H. King

Following training as a singer and conductor, Andrew is now completing a doctoral thesis on the life and songs of Sir Granville Bantock. Interests include English and American music, with an emphasis on opera, choral music and song. Andrew has been published in MUSO, Early Music, and by BBC Radio 3 and the BBC Proms.