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Aleksandra Kurzak impresses in latest Covent Garden Traviata revival

Verdi: La traviata Royal Opera, 14th March 2020 Despite Violetta’s fragile health, Covent Garden Traviatas are made of sturdy stuff. Luchino Visconti’s 1967 production lasted nearly thirty years and Richard Eyre’s successor clocked up its 25th anniversary just before Christmas. … Continue reading

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Brooding Tabarro and a humdinger of a Gianni Schicchi from ETO

Puccini: Il tabarro & Gianni Schicchi **** English Touring Opera, Hackney Empire, 2nd March 2018 Rip the beating heart from Puccini’s Il trittico and, surprisingly enough, you’re still left with a very satisfying evening. The full triptych is long and cannot squeeze comfortably … Continue reading

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