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“A very palpable hit”: Degout and Devieilhe star in Hamlet revival at the Opéra Comique

Thomas: Hamlet **** Opéra Comique, Paris, 17th December 2018 «Être ou ne pas être…» What’s this? Hamlet in French? With an ending where the Prince lives and is crowned king? Sacré bleu ! Ambroise Thomas’ operatic take on Shakespeare has always taken a bit … Continue reading

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On with the motley: Clowns, ruffs and a bullet with Ferrando’s name on it

Verdi: Il trovatore: DG*** BelAir*** To adopt sporting jargon, Il trovatore comes in for a ‘bit of stick’ in operatic circles. Its plot is frequently held up as an example of how ridiculous opera plots can be and it has … Continue reading

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