Work: Un ballo in maschera: Eri tu che macchiavi quell'anima

Mismatching between programme and performers resulted in a disappointing evening of operatic all-time favourites.

Received wisdom says “it ain’t over till the fat lady sings”. In the case of a Leo Nucci recital, it ain’t over till the Italian baritone’s sung “Cortigiani, vil razza dannata”.

Cardiff Castle hosted an entertaining bout of medieval jousting yesterday afternoon, but in the evening all eyes and ears turned to the vocal jousting in St David’s Hall.