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Lombards but no crusade: Verdi's I Lombardi at UCOpera

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Reviewed at Bloomsbury Theatre, London on 18 March 2013
Verdi, I lombardi alla prima crociata
UCOpera
UCLU Symphony Chorus
UCLU Symphony Orchestra
UCOpera Chorus
Charles Peebles, Conductor
Jamie Hayes, Director
Adam Smith, Oronte
John Mackenzie-Lavansch, Pagano/Hermit
Katherine Blumenthal, Giselda
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