Tag Archives: Kristine Opolais

“It’s not a Cinderella story”: Kristine Opolais on returning to Rusalka

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Mark Pullinger

Interview: Kristine Opolais Martin Kušej’s controversial Munich production of Rusalka – to which you return in June – was seen as a breakthrough role for you in terms of international recognition. What are the challenges in that particular staging? Martin … Continue reading →

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Clattering cherry blossom: solid revival of Madama Butterfly at Covent Garden

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Puccini: Madama Butterfly *** Royal Opera, 20th March 2015 The portents for this Madama Butterfly were highly promising: an effective, if sparse production, with a devastating final scene; a reliable Italian conductor in the pit; and a fine soprano, who … Continue reading →

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A curious, ghostly Onegin from Mariusz Trelinski

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Mark Pullinger

Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin (C Major Blu-ray) *** Kasper Holten faced something of a critical backlash (not from these quarters) for his use of dancer doubles in his recent Royal Opera production of Eugene Onegin, yet their use in this opera … Continue reading →

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Fish out of water: Martin Kušej’s nightmarish Rusalka in Munich

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Mark Pullinger

Dvořák: Rusalka **** C Major Blu-ray 706504 Fairy tales usually have dark undercurrents – witches, wolves and wicked stepmothers destined to give children sleepless nights before eventually arriving at a Happy Ever After. There’s no happy ending to Rusalka, but … Continue reading →

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