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Under the eye of Horus: a traditional Aida in Liège

Verdi: Aida Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège, 9th March 2019 It’s with no little irony that as the Metropolitan Opera brings down the curtain on its epic “Valley of the Kings” Aida after 31 years of sturdy service, a new staging … Continue reading

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Turbo-charged arias: Nino Surguladze in recital

Nino Surguladze: Rosenblatt Recital *** Wigmore Hall, 10th February 2014 I wonder if Georgian mezzo-soprano Nino Surguladze is a secret fan of Top Gear? She certainly took Jeremy Clarkson’s maxim of “Power!” to heart in the operatic opening half to … Continue reading

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