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Tag Archives: Rhian Lois
A heroine on heroin: ENO’s cold Bohème lacks heart
Puccini: La bohème ** English National Opera, 16th October 2015 Did anyone hear sobbing? La bohème is one of the great operatic tear-jerkers, yet Benedict Andrews’ new production for English National Opera, previously seen in Amsterdam, left me dry-eyed. Judging by the … Continue reading
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Tagged Ashley Riches, Benedict Andrews, Corinne Winters, Duncan Rock, English National Opera, Johannes Schütz, La bohème, Rhian Lois, Simon Butteriss, Xian Zhang, Zach Borichevsky
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An atmosphere filled with dust and testosterone: Bieito’s Carmen returns to ENO
Bizet: Carmen *** English National Opera, 20th May 2015 Calixto Bieito’s Carmen is far removed from sun-drenched, picture postcard Seville. A bull and flamenco dresses make appearances, but these are nothing but illusions: the giant Osborne sherry company bull that looms … Continue reading
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Tagged Bizet, Carmen, Clare Presland, Eleanor Dennis, English National Opera, Eric Cutler, Justina Gringyte, Leigh Melrose, Rhian Lois
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Strongly cast revival of McVicar’s Enlightenment production of Die Zauberflöte at Covent Garden
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte **** Royal Opera, 23rd February 2015 Two key ingredients are required for a successful operatic revival: a production of sufficient interest to withstand repeated viewing and a strong cast to make it come alive. With its latest … Continue reading
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Tagged Anna Siminska, Colin Judson, Cornelius Meister, David McVicar, Die Zauberflöte, Georg Zeppenfeld, Janai Brugger, Markus Werba, Mozart, Rhian Lois, Royal Opera, Toby Spence
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