English National Opera - Il barbiere di Siviglia Reviews | 18 April 2024 |
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Il barbiere di SivigliaEnglish National OperaNo. of reviews: 14 |
The performance failed to come together as a cohesive whole |
13 Mar 13 / Musical Criticism |
An enjoyable evening of light-hearted, good old-fashioned comedy |
5 Mar 13 / Opera Britannia |
Even if somewhat unchallenging, cannot fail to entertain |
4 Mar 13 / Londonist |
Even if not as sharp as when Miller was at the helm, it still sparkles with wit and high spirits |
4 Mar 13 / Express |
This staging now has a patina of its own, suggesting another era of opera production – the mid-1980s |
3 Mar 13 / The Observer |
It all adds up to an almost perfect evening's entertainment |
1 Mar 13 / Express |
Lucy Crowe's sparkle in the role of Rosina adds an extra touch of brilliance |
28 Feb 13 / The Guardian |
Rossini deserves more effort |
27 Feb 13 / What's on Stage |
This first night was a touch short of a thrilling one |
27 Feb 13 / The Stage |
Something of a national treasure |
27 Feb 13 / Classical Source |
Barber’s cutting edge is nearly as sharp as ever! |
27 Feb 13 / Seen and Heard |
It all felt under-rehearsed and under-whelming, despite two fine leading performances |
27 Feb 13 / Music OMH |
The English National Opera burns brightly with a new take on an old favourite |
26 Feb 13 / Evening Standard |
Popular Jonathan Miller revival of Rossini's farce in a far from vintage outing |
26 Feb 13 / The Arts Desk |
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Production details
Cast
Nelson, Crowe/Domnich, Kennedy, Shore/Powter, Soar, Broderick, Baker
(c) Martin (d) Miller
Performance dates
25 February, 2, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 17(m) March 2013
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