| Welsh National Opera - Figaro Gets a Divorce Reviews | 27 April 2024 |
Mark Stone (Count), Elizabeth Watts (Countess)
David Stout (Figaro), Marie Arnet (Susanna
Marie Arnet (Susanna), Alan Oke (The Major)
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Marie Arnet (Susanna)
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Figaro Gets a DivorceWelsh National OperaNo. of reviews: 15 | |
Figaro Forever offers pleasing romps and gripping stories |
 12 Apr 16 / The Oxford Times |
WNO's Figaro Gets a Divorce: a memorable night in Bristol |
| 22 Mar 16 / Bachtrack |
Mélange of musical and production styles finds unity in Figaro Forever |
| 18 Mar 16 / Seen and Heard |
A fine idea realized very rewardingly in large part |
| 5 Mar 16 / Seen and Heard |
This production, although beautifully sung, was a disappointment |
| 5 Mar 16 / Redbrick |
Figaro gets a Divorce would certainly bear repeated listening |
| 5 Mar 16 / Classical Source |
Figaro’s progress |
| 1 Mar 16 / The Critics' Circle |
Figaro Gets a Divorce, almost, in Elena Langer’s stylish sequel |
| 29 Feb 16 / The Observer |
An atmospheric production |
| 24 Feb 16 / Mark Ronan's Theatre Reviews |
A modern opera with emotional clout |
| 23 Feb 16 / Telegraph |
Pountney's gamble pays off |
| 23 Feb 16 / The Guardian |
Elizabeth Watts excels as Countess in both opera |
| 23 Feb 16 / Independent |
A farcical romp, an appealing and conscientiously conducted Figaro and a gorgeously scored new opera |
| 23 Feb 16 / The Stage |
A fearless and innovative operatic piece |
| 23 Feb 16 / The Reviews Hub |
WNO presents a brand new Figaro opera |
| 23 Feb 16 / What's on Stage |
Production details
Cast
Stout, Arnet, Stone, Watts, O'Connell, Watts, Oke, Lois
(c) Brown (d) Pountney
Performance dates
21(m), 27 February, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March, 7 April 2016 (various locations)
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