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Don Pasquale falls flat in Michieletto’s cruel comedy at Covent Garden

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Mark Pullinger

Donizetti: Don Pasquale Royal Opera, 14th October 2019 When newlywed “Sofronia” slaps Don Pasquale and it provokes titters of laughter, you’ve got a problem. It’s the point in Act 3 where the lesson that the elderly bachelor is being taught … Continue reading →

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“Ecco un artista!”: melodrama aplenty in ROH Tosca revival

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Mark Pullinger

Puccini: Tosca Royal Opera, 27th May 2019 “I am big. It’s the pictures that got small.” Like Norma Desmond, Tosca is no shrinking violet. Forget small screen acting. It’s an opera that requires big performances, singers able to depict larger-than-life … Continue reading →

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Sir John in Love: the fat knight returns to Covent Garden

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Mark Pullinger

Verdi: Falstaff **** Royal Opera, 10th July 2018 There was an end of term feel about this revival of Falstaff at the Royal Opera, with many singers returning to a favourite role and imparting a spirited sense of fun. Robert Carsen’s production, shunting … Continue reading →

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Old wine, new bottles: vintage season unveiled at the ROH

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Mark Pullinger

Recently, I’ve enviously devoured new season announcements flooding in from various opera companies around the globe. Adding events to Bachtrack keeps me abreast of all the wonderful things in store. In February, the Opéra de Paris unveiled a seriously tempting … Continue reading →

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Grigolo’s Nemorino intoxicates Covent Garden in L’elisir d’amore

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Mark Pullinger

Donizetti: L’elisir d’amore *** Royal Opera House, 19th November 2014 The cheap Bordeaux masquerading as Dulcamara’s ‘elixir’ seemed to have an intoxicating effect on more than Nemorino last night. Conductor Daniele Rustioni’s zippy tempi – whilst welcome – weren’t always … Continue reading →

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