| The Royal Opera - Don Giovanni Reviews | 26 April 2024 |
Malin Byström (Donna Anna), Mariusz Kwiecien (Don Giovanni)
Dawid Kimberg (Masetto), Elizabeth Watts (Zerlina)
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Alexander Tsymbalyuk (Commendatore), Mariusz Kwiecien (Don Giovanni)
Alex Esposito (Leporello), Mariusz Kwiecien (Don Giovanni)
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Don GiovanniThe Royal OperaNo. of reviews: 12 | |
Don Giovanni al cubo |
 26 Feb 14 / Mundo Clásico (Spanish) |
Holten’s Don Giovanni lacks magic and comedy |
| 17 Feb 14 / Seen and Heard |
This thoughtful, provocative production will continue to divide audiences |
| 15 Feb 14 / Opera Britannia |
Visual overload swamps Royal Opera's new Don Giovanni |
| 9 Feb 14 / The Observer |
A Don done with such impressive thought |
| 8 Feb 14 / The Jewish Chronicle |
Could Don Giovanni get any less sexy? |
| 6 Feb 14 / The Spectator |
If you don’t believe in the angels, or at least the good, of Don Giovanni, don’t stage it |
| 5 Feb 14 / The Arts Desk |
Visually this is a fascinating evening |
| 4 Feb 14 / The Stage |
Holten’s direction is mostly assured |
| 3 Feb 14 / Independent |
Kasper Holten redeems himself with a thoughtful and attentive Don Giovanni |
| 3 Feb 14 / Telegraph |
Engrossing and exceptionally well sung |
| 3 Feb 14 / What's on Stage |
Visually spectacular, but amid uneven performances, the drama and music lack fizz |
| 3 Feb 14 / The Guardian |
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Mariusz Kwiecien
Polish baritone Mariusz Kwiecien, one of a new breed of 'barihunks', is set to get hearts fluttering as the reckless seducer Don Giovanni.
Polish baritone Mariusz Kwiecien, one of a new breed of 'barihunks', is set to get hearts fluttering as the reckless seducer Don Giovanni.
Production details
Cast
Kwiecien, Esposito, Byström, Gens, Poli, Watts, Kimberg, Tsymbalyuk
(c) Luisotti (d) Holten
Performance dates
1, 3, 12, 14, 18, 21, 24 February 2014
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