Season highlights
A return to the Wiener Staatsoper for Rigoletto, Anna Bolena and Don Pasquale
I Puritani Teatro Real, Madrid
Zelmira Opéra National de Lyon
Maria Stuarda and Werther Ópera de Tenerife
Adriana Lecouvreur in concert La Monnaie
Luxemburger WortThe star of the show was Evelino Pidò, who conducted the uncut version of the piece with real fervour, whilst the Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie followed his every movement.
Forum OperaAs always Evelino Pido's conducting was virtuosic.
Opera CriticHis sheer sense of style, the subtle variations in tempi and dynamics within a phrase, an ability to let time momentarily stand still or drive a climax without drowning his cast, all made this evening a bel canto experience to treasure