United Kingdom Delibes, Lakmé: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Chelsea Opera Group / Matthew Scott Rogers (conductor). Cadogan Hall, London, 25.2.2024. (CC)
Chelsea Opera Group’s Lakmé was a memorable experience and the cast had no weak links
Opera & Ballet
Collected opera and ballet reviews
WNO’s staging left lots to be desired, though in musical terms Così fan tutte was largely pleasurable
United Kingdom Mozart, Così fan tutte: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Welsh National Opera / Tomáš Hanus (conductor). Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre, 24.2.2024. (GPu)
Jamiel Devernay-Laurence brings a further wide range of dance styles to his Canary Wharf Ballet Nights
United Kingdom Ballet Nights: Jamiel Devernay-Laurence (compère). Lanterns Dance Studio, London, 23.2.2024. (JO’D)
Another Barber of Seville revival proves ENO remains a joy and a gem
United Kingdom Rossini, The Barber of Seville: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Roderick Cox (conductor). London Coliseum, 22.2.2024. (CC)
In Dresden: Vogt’s fine role debut in another remarkable Tristan und Isolde from Thielemann
Germany Wagner, Tristan und Isolde: Soloists, Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden, Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden / Christian Thielemann (conductor). Filmed (directed by Tiziano Mancini) in January 2024 at the Semperoper Dresden and available now on medici.tv. (JPr)
Götz Friedrich’s well-considered production of Le nozze di Figaro still shines after forty-six years
Germany Mozart, Le nozze di Figaro: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper / Giulio Cilona (conductor). Deutsche Oper Berlin, 20.2.2024. (MB)
Ahead of a sad second anniversary of the war: Ivan Putrov’s ballet gala in aid of the arts in Ukraine
United Kingdom Ivan Putrov’s Dance for Ukraine: London Palladium, 18.2.2024. (JO’D)
Scottish Opera’s Marx in London! in Glasgow is more reminiscent of a Marx Brothers farce
United Kingdom Jonathan Dove and Charles Hart, Marx in London!: Soloists, the Chorus of Marx in London and the Orchestra of Scottish Opera / David Parry (conductor).Theatre Royal, Glasgow, 15.2.2024. (GT)
