George Grella

“The registered effects are both gratuitous and superfluous, a director showing he has ideas but still doesn’t quite understand what opera is all about.”

“On Wednesday’s opening night, Oropesa and Brownlee were both excellent.”

“With Leonard as the central human element, this is a superb revival.”

“Van Hove’s production has a disruptive, at times enervating effect on the performance.”

“All in all, this is as sturdy a Turandot as one would wish, with some exceptional moments.”

“The details are all a pleasure to see, ideal ornaments on top of this fine score and some wonderful singing.”

“It is a small, intimate work that in its coolly incandescent way, burrows its way into the listener’s mind and heart.”

“This cast made that substantial and often glorious.”

“As a Gesamtkunstwerk, it succeeded brilliantly.”