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| Reviews | 9 May 2024 |
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Un Ballo in MascheraOpera NorthNo. of reviews: 16 | |
Opera North bow out in style despite updating Un Ballo in Maschera to the 'dour' 1930s |
 27 Mar 18 / Chronicle Live |
Opera North’s first production of a Verdi masterpiece disappoints |
| 16 Mar 18 / Seen and Heard |
With its powerful story and heart-breaking score, it is a complete winner |
| 12 Mar 18 / The Reviews Hub |
The Italianate timbre and burnished high notes of Mexican tenor Rafael Rojas project Gustavo's ardour |
| 25 Feb 18 / Wharfedale Observer |
Cross my palm with silver |
| 20 Feb 18 / The Critics' Circle |
Yet another dud Un ballo in maschera |
| 9 Feb 18 / The Spectator |
Dramatic integrity |
| 7 Feb 18 / Financial Times |
Female leads shine in Opera North’s premier Un ballo in maschera |
| 6 Feb 18 / Seen and Heard |
Opera North is not afraid to take risks |
| 6 Feb 18 / Harrogate Advertiser |
Richard Farnes returns to conduct Opera North's first-ever staging of Verdi's opera |
| 6 Feb 18 / What's on Stage |
Verdi's opera given a 1930s setting by Opera North |
| 6 Feb 18 / The Huddersfield Daily Examiner |
Opera North’s production is a great one to see, featuring characters with complex motives |
| 6 Feb 18 / Nouse |
Banal take on Verdi's richly inventive score |
| 6 Feb 18 / The Guardian |
Murder on the dance floor: an underwhelming Ballo in maschera from Opera North |
| 5 Feb 18 / Bachtrack |
Certainly a must see |
| 5 Feb 18 / The Reviews Hub |
An imaginative take on Verdi's intense tale of love and loyalty |
| 5 Feb 18 / Telegraph |
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