Day: 26 June 2023
Mitridate, re di Pontus, earns his (zebra) stripes, Garsington Opera
26th June 2023***** Sometimes it is a bore being an opera-loving academic classicist. On one hand it can be very helpful knowing the classical and mythological tales that so many operas are based on. On the other, however, directors and their designers can really get your purist heckles up. However, when this Mitridate, Re di Ponto opens […]
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An Ariadne auf Naxos to bring the Olympian gods to their feet, Garsington Opera
26th June 2023***** Great things are now expected from the acclaimed Natalya Romaniw, and in Bruno Ravella’s production of Ariadne auf Naxos for Garsington Opera the warm, golden-voiced soprano delighted. She has enjoyed great success with this glorious opera company in a variety of roles that have demonstrated versatility of singing and acting across genres. Here Romaniw […]
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