Welsh National Opera - Pelléas et Mélisande Reviews | 8 May 2024 |
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Pelléas et MélisandeWelsh National OperaNo. of reviews: 10 |
In a word: stunning |
15 Jun 15 / Classical Source |
WNO triumph with sublime Debussy tragedy |
10 Jun 15 / The Star |
A memorable performance of Debussy’s elusive opera by WNO |
8 Jun 15 / Seen and Heard |
The remarkable score was realised to great effect by the WNO orchestra |
2 Jun 15 / South Wales Argus |
A compelling production of Debussy’s opera |
2 Jun 15 / Financial Times |
Spiral staircase and paddling pool |
2 Jun 15 / Bachtrack |
Welsh National Opera’s David Poutney adds layers of mystery to Debussy’s enigmatic work |
1 Jun 15 / The Guardian |
A many-layered new production of Debussy's mysterious romance from Welsh National Opera |
1 Jun 15 / What's on Stage |
This full-blooded production is riveting to watch but loses sight of the opera's essential mystery |
31 May 15 / Telegraph |
Musically this first-night was outstanding |
31 May 15 / Classical Source |
Production details
Cast
Imbrailo, Adamonyte, Purves, Jones, Wilde, Bottone
(c) Koenigs (d) Pountney
Performance dates
29 May, 4, 6, 13 June 2015 (various locations)
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