| Garsington Opera - Idomeneo Reviews | 26 April 2024 |
Toby Spence (Idomeneo), Caitlin Hulcup (Idamante)
Rebecca von Lipinski (Elettra)
Chorus
Robert Murray (High Priest), Toby Spence (Idomeneo), Caitlin Hulcup (Idamante), Louise Alder (Ilia)
Toby Spence (Idomeneo)
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IdomeneoGarsington OperaNo. of reviews: 9 | |
Mozart's tale of a crisis in Crete looks and sounds good but lacks edge |
 8 Jul 16 / The Guardian |
As the drama is played straight, a brilliant cast can shine |
| 30 Jun 16 / Independent |
Garsington Opera presents a musically compelling and dramatic version of Idomeneo |
| 30 Jun 16 / Seen and Heard |
Stylish seriousness and intelligent style |
| 27 Jun 16 / Planet Hugill |
Mozart's opera is vividly cast and delivered by the cream of (mostly) British talent |
| 24 Jun 16 / What's on Stage |
Toby Spence is very strong in the title role |
| 24 Jun 16 / Classical Source |
Musically, this was a strong performance, despite cuts that scarred the work |
| 22 Jun 16 / Opera Today |
A stern Father's Day treat
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| 22 Jun 16 / Bachtrack |
The cast, production team and orchestra were given a rapturous ovation, and rightly so |
| 21 Jun 16 / Music OMH |
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Interview: Caitlin Hulcup
The Australian mezzo-soprano Caitlin Hulcup has been making quite a name for herself in some of the most prestigious opera houses around the world, and she will soon return to Garsington Opera to sing her first
The Australian mezzo-soprano Caitlin Hulcup has been making quite a name for herself in some of the most prestigious opera houses around the world, and she will soon return to Garsington Opera to sing her first
Production details
Cast
Spence, Hulcup, Alder, von Lipinski, Robinson, Murray, Masters
(c) Ringborg (d) Albery
Performance dates
19, 22, 24, 27, 30 June, 3, 6, 9, 11 July 2016
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22 Apr 24 / The Guardian |