Tag Archives: Frédéric Chaslin

Heart’s desire: a gallery of new roles from Aleksandra Kurzak

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Mark Pullinger

Desire: Aleksandra Kurzak Morphing Chamber Orchestra, Vienna/ Frédéric Chaslin (Sony) The last operatic performance I saw before lockdown was La traviata at Covent Garden, the first time Aleksandra Kurzak sang Violetta in Richard Eyre’s celebrated London production. And, as it … Continue reading →

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Sonya Yoncheva: A ravishing portrait of Paris

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Sonya Yoncheva: Paris, mon amour (Sony) “A last minute sensation!” screamed The New York Times about Sonya Yoncheva, stepping in at short notice as Mimì in The Metropolitan Opera’s La bohème last autumn. “She is the real deal.” London and … Continue reading →

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Classic production of Madama Butterfly receives a red-blooded performance

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Mark Pullinger

Puccini: Madama Butterfly *** Welsh National Opera, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, 23rd March 2013 As Lieutenant Pinkerton peruses his new house, a traditional Japanese construction with sliding shoji paper doors, purchased on a 999 year lease – with an option to … Continue reading →

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