Bachtrack logo

A powerful performance of Verdi's Requiem from Pappano at the Royal Opera House

Loading, please wait...
See full listing
“a veritable maelstrom with the bass drum violence at its heart”
Reviewed at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London on 23 October 2018
Verdi, Messa da Requiem
Lise Davidsen, Soprano
Jamie Barton, Mezzo-soprano
Benjamin Bernheim, Tenor
Gábor Bretz, Bass
Royal Opera Chorus
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden
Sir Antonio Pappano, Conductor
The Royal Ballet’s Mayerling: violent, feral, tortured dance
****1
The Turn of the Screw at RBO Linbury: Darkness and denial
*****
A riveting Rigoletto revival at the Royal Opera House
****1
Siegfried at the RBO: Kosky and Pappano surprise and delight
*****
A new Albrecht makes a polished Giselle shine even brighter
****1
The RB: Peter Wright’s Giselle is as near perfection as you can get
*****
More reviews...
Related articles
Loading image...
The art of memory: classical music for mourning
Loading image...
King Charles drops by Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition
Loading image...
Bachtrack top ten: Giuseppe Verdi
Loading image...
The ultimate gig economy: freelance life in the orchestra pit
Dominic Lowe