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Verdi's Requiem given an operatic take in Sydney

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“the bass drum off-beats were felt as palpable body blows”
Reviewed at Sydney Opera House: Concert Hall, Sydney on 10 August 2017
Verdi, Messa da Requiem
Serena Farnocchia, Soprano
Milijana Nikolic, Mezzo-soprano
Diego Torre, Tenor
Roberto Scandiuzzi, Bass
Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Orchestra
Renato Palumbo, Conductor
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