FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 3 - The Untold Story

The week in classical: Alcina; Bajazet; Pavel Kolesnikov – review

In a tale of two 1735 works, Opera North miss a trick on Handel’s fantasy island while Irish National Opera explore every sizzling note of Vivaldi

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2022

Alcina review – Opera North clear clutter but there’s not enough magic on this enchanted isle

Handel’s opera is full of glorious music but its improbable plot makes it difficult to stage; Tim Albery’s intelligent production only fitfully succeeds

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2022