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Aigula Akhmetshina Leads a Solid Cast in Rossini’s Masterwork

The result was a solid and fun evening of laughter and virtuosic singing.

The storm also saw the orchestra portraying the thunderous sounds to great effect and with each crescendo building effortlessly until it slowly died down. The production by Sher retains the comedy it had back in 2006 when it premiered. What makes this production work best is not the concept but the freedom it gives its performers to improvise and change up the blocking, which on this occasion was evident. This made for a refreshing experience and allowed me to feel like I was seeing this production for the first time.

All in all, this was a solid evening with Akhmetshina proving why she is a star in the making.

- from Operawire

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Brenda Scofield
FAMA Vice-Chairman
Joana Mallwitz makes a radiant Met debut leading a vigorous Figaro revival

Rob Howell’s period costumes – graceful gowns and stylishly tailored suits for the upper classes, playful uniforms for the household staff – look as attractive as ever. Paule Constable’s imaginative lighting designs provide stunningly dramatic effects at key moments.

On the opening night of this run the German conductor Joana Mallwitz, making her house debut, drew a radiant, highly transparent reading from the magnificent Met orchestra, with richly textured sounds from the strings, played with graceful portamento, and polished tone from the woodwinds and brass. Together with the splendid soloists and chorus, the ensemble created a lively, totally engaging performance.

- from Bachtrack

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Brenda Scofield
FAMA Vice-Chairman
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