Tag Archives: Jean-Luc Tingaud

Harem capers: Copley directs a knockabout Seraglio at Grange Festival

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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Parisian sparkle in the meadow: Le Pré aux clercs charms Wexford

Hérold: Le Pré aux clercs **** Wexford Festival Opera, 23rd October 2015 Rarity and variety are Wexford watchwords. From the ivory designs and rip-snorting passions of Mascagni’s Guglielmo Ratcliff we moved on to the vivid colours and effervescent joy of Ferdinand … Continue reading

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