Tag Archives: José Fardilha

Getting to the heart of Don Alfonso: Così fan tutte revived for Glyndebourne Tour

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Mark Pullinger

Mozart: Così fan tutte **** Glyndebourne, 13th October 2017 I often wonder what happened to Don Alfonso to make him so cynical. In a recent programme note, conductor Philippe Jordan expounds his theory that, in the three Mozart/Da Ponte operas, … Continue reading →

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A soufflé that fails to rise: Rossini’s Barber falls flat at Covent Garden

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Mark Pullinger

Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia ** Royal Opera, 13th September 2016 As a renowned gastronome, Gioachino Rossini could have shown Mary Berry a thing or two in the Great British Bake-Off tent. He had several dishes named in his honour, … Continue reading →

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Clément’s cruel Don Pasquale strikes a sour note as Glyndebourne Tour opens

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Donizetti: Don Pasquale *** Glyndebourne, 10th October 2015 “It’s a hard lesson,” explains Norina, justifying her behaviour as ‘Sofronia’ in teaching elderly bachelor Don Pasquale for wanting to marry. In Mariame Clément’s Glyndebourne production, revived here for the Tour, it … Continue reading →

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