Edinburgh International Festival - Duke Bluebeard's Castle Reviews | 26 April 2024 |
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Duke Bluebeard's CastleEdinburgh International FestivalNo. of reviews: 9 |
It's been a tough week for the women of opera |
2 Sep 13 / Independent |
Unconventional pairing, but an enthralling double bill |
28 Aug 13 / Opera Britannia |
Complexity is created through simplicity in both of Oper Frankfurt’s shimmering offerings |
28 Aug 13 / The Stage |
Frankfurt Opera drew out the connections between these two apparently disparate works |
28 Aug 13 / Financial Times |
A lavish Dido and an austere Bluebeard |
28 Aug 13 / The Herald |
Odd pairing of Purcell and Bartók operas |
27 Aug 13 / Seen and Heard |
An emotion-packed performance |
27 Aug 13 / Edinburgh Guide |
Unusual bedfellows |
26 Aug 13 / The Opera Critic |
Frankfurt Opera's stylish and astutely directed double bill succeeds in shining new light on both Bartók and Purcell |
26 Aug 13 / The Guardian |
Production details
Cast
Hayward, Baumgartner
(c) Carydis (d) Kosky
Performance dates
24, 25 August 2013
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