Tag Archives: Alessandro Corbelli

Laughter returns to Seville: a sparkling Barbiere revival at Glyndebourne

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Mark Pullinger

Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia Glyndebourne, 19th May 2019 “Ah, ah, dal ridere sto per crepar!” declares Figaro, chuckling at Doctor Bartolo frozen like a statue. “I am ready to burst with laughter.” Laughter was far from my mind when … Continue reading →

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Outrageous fortune: stellar opening night for Forza del destino at Covent Garden

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Mark Pullinger

Verdi: La forza del destino Royal Opera House, 21st March 2019 Nights at the opera like this come along once in a blue moon. A Verdi score packed with great music, populated by big names, big voices and big personalities. … Continue reading →

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Camels and comic capers in Algiers: Cecilia Bartoli stars in a frothy Italiana at the Salzburg Festival

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Mark Pullinger

Rossini: L’italiana in Algeri ***** Salzburg Festival, 8th August 2018 A muezzin calls the faithful to prayer. Elvira fails to arouse Mustafà’s desires while an animated ballet about an amorous camel cavorts in the picture frame above their marital bed. … Continue reading →

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Forced farce: Arden’s Barber opens up shop at Glyndebourne

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Mark Pullinger

Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia *** Glyndebourne Festival, 22nd May 2016 Comedy’s a funny old thing. Rossini and Wagner certainly had rather different approaches to it. The previous night, Glyndebourne Festival opened with Die Meistersinger, a lengthy comedy on a poignant … Continue reading →

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