Tag Archives: Ed Lyon

Goosebumps at Garsington: an outstanding, shadowy Turn of the Screw

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Mark Pullinger

Britten: The Turn of the Screw Garsington Opera, 1st July 2019 How do you tell a ghost story in broad daylight? That’s the challenge that faced Louisa Muller directing Britten’s operatic chiller The Turn of the Screw for Garsington. It’s … Continue reading →

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Harem capers: Copley directs a knockabout Seraglio at Grange Festival

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Mark Pullinger

Mozart: Die Entführung aus dem Serail *** Grange Festival, 24th June 2018 “Too many notes, dear Mozart.” The authenticity (and translation) of Joseph II’s judgement on The Abduction from the Seraglio may be creaky but the Emperor’s quip is oft-repeated possibly because … Continue reading →

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Downhill from Venusberg: a bland Tannhäuser revived at Covent Garden

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Mark Pullinger

Wagner: Tannhäuser *** The Royal Opera, 26th April 2016 At the heart of Tannhäuser is the hero’s struggle between spirituality and sensuality. Tim Albery’s 2010 production, receiving its first revival at Covent Garden, establishes this conflict within a stylish opening … Continue reading →

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