| English National Opera - Der Fliegende Holländer Reviews | 20 April 2024 |
Orla Boylan, James Creswell
Stuart Skelton
Clive Bayley
Orla Boylan, Chorus
James Creswell
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Der Fliegende HolländerEnglish National OperaNo. of reviews: 22 | |
Brassy Falstaff and a bleak 'Dutchman' |
 23 May 12 / New York Times |
It may be their first Wagner opera, but Edward Gardner and Jonathan Kent ensure a night of smooth sailing |
| 12 May 12 / Telegraph |
We join our recommendation of ENO's Dutchman to all the others |
| 8 May 12 / Musical Pointers |
An illuminating and revelatory Dutchman |
| 7 May 12 / The Opera Critic |
The superb chorus offered glorious redemption |
| 6 May 12 / The Observer |
The orchestra is electrifying, the singing bright and beautiful, but if you want the usual story, dream on |
| 6 May 12 / Independent on Sunday |
Gardner's interpretation is white hot from the start |
| 4 May 12 / The Jewish Chronicle |
More than a storm in a teacup |
| 3 May 12 / Telegraph |
Not in the same league as ENO's recent best |
| 3 May 12 / Musical Criticism |
All at sea saved only by some high-wire singing |
| 2 May 12 / Financial Times |
Fascinating and stimulating |
| 2 May 12 / Seen and Heard |
Edward Gardner steered ENO's new production manfully through massive breakers as well as calmer waters |
| 1 May 12 / Telegraph |
A new focus in the English National Opera's tremendous reworking of Wagner's classic opera |
| 1 May 12 / Evening Standard |
American bass James Creswell presents a darkly Byronic Dutchman |
| 1 May 12 / The Stage |
A misguided production redeemed by fine orchestral playing and singing |
| 1 May 12 / Music OMH |
There has probably never been a better time to experience Wagner |
| 30 Apr 12 / Londonist |
The real heroics came from ENO’s Chorus and Orchestra |
| 30 Apr 12 / Independent |
An obsessive and redemptive new Dutchman from Jonathan Kent |
| 30 Apr 12 / The Arts Desk |
This is emotive, hard-hitting stuff that is guaranteed to set your nerves jangling |
| 30 Apr 12 / The Guardian |
Stuart Skelton’s Erik steals the show vocally |
| 30 Apr 12 / What's on Stage |
An exhilarating evening of first class Wagner |
| 30 Apr 12 / Opera Britannia |
The musical performance is very satisfying |
| 30 Apr 12 / Classical Source |
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Stuart Skelton: One man, two tenors
The Australian heldentenor tells Anna Picard about cigars, being an 'aryan hunk', and the secret of singing in two places at once.
The Australian heldentenor tells Anna Picard about cigars, being an 'aryan hunk', and the secret of singing in two places at once.
ENO's new Flying Dutchman: 'It will be a white-knuckle ride'
Director Jonathan Kent and conductor Edward Gardner talk about their first tussle with Wagner in ENO's new production of The Flying Dutchman.
Director Jonathan Kent and conductor Edward Gardner talk about their first tussle with Wagner in ENO's new production of The Flying Dutchman.
Production details
Cast
Bayley, Boylan, Skelton, Tudor-Thomas, Murray, Creswell
(c) Gardner (d) Kent
Performance dates
28 April, 1, 5, 12, 16, 18, 23 May 2012
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