Tag Archives: Hamlet (Thomas)

Swans, severed heads and a deerstalker: 2018 in review

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Mark Pullinger

“Wow! That’s some year you’ve had!” was a message written in one of this year’s Christmas cards. “Aiming to top it in 2019?” I’m not sure I have the energy! My outstanding operatic experience of the year was easily Salome at … Continue reading →

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“A very palpable hit”: Degout and Devieilhe star in Hamlet revival at the Opéra Comique

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Mark Pullinger

Thomas: Hamlet **** Opéra Comique, Paris, 17th December 2018 «Être ou ne pas être…» What’s this? Hamlet in French? With an ending where the Prince lives and is crowned king? Sacré bleu ! Ambroise Thomas’ operatic take on Shakespeare has always taken a bit … Continue reading →

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