The reason the evening held together was not particularly the new dramaturgy that this disparate set of musical works created, but because it felt honest behind all its trappings, not gimmicky. The idea seemed to be to extend a hand to a broader audience, and even if those present did not speak a word of German, English or Italian, the expression – both physical and vocal – on display transmitted the sentiment of each section perfectly. Add a bit of lighting and staging and you had a real spectacle with solid entertainment value.
21 Mar 2022
