Review: Lucia di Lammermoor (Opera Australia)
A superlative night at the opera, with thrilling singing and red-hot drama.
A superlative night at the opera, with thrilling singing and red-hot drama.
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Returning to Sydney in a role for which he’s won much acclaim, the American tenor makes the case for why Edgardo might just be crazier than Donizetti’s Bride of Lammermoor.
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She succeeds Ali McGregor, who has helmed the Festival for the last three years.
An interesting production not without its problems, balanced by some strong performances.
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The maverick Russian conductor was a passionate champion of twentieth century music.
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Young singers specialising in bel canto can win the chance to travel to Italy for an intensive study period.