Tag Archives: Colin Judson

Biblical spectacle: an eye-popping, heart-stopping Saul for Glyndebourne’s Tour

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Handel: Saul **** Glyndebourne on Tour, 27th October 2015 I admit to having been one of the doubters. When the 2015 Glyndebourne Festival programme was announced, my eyebrows drifted heavenward at the inclusion of Handel’s Saul. Why stage an oratorio when … Continue reading →

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Carte blanche: A muddled Queen of Spades from David Alden at ENO

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades *** English National Opera, 6th June 2015 “What if there is no secret? And all this is but the vain delirium of my sick spirit?” Hermann’s lines as he steals into the Countess’ bedroom give … Continue reading →

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Strongly cast revival of McVicar’s Enlightenment production of Die Zauberflöte at Covent Garden

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Mozart: Die Zauberflöte **** Royal Opera, 23rd February 2015 Two key ingredients are required for a successful operatic revival: a production of sufficient interest to withstand repeated viewing and a strong cast to make it come alive. With its latest … Continue reading →

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