Summary
3 stars
WHAT'S in a name? What do we call Purcell's Fairy Queen? Opera? Semi-opera? Masque? Does it matter? Not really; not in the context of the delightful entertainment delivered in an un-staged performance by Harry Christophers' distinctive choral ensemble, the Sixteen, expanded with their own bespoke and crisp period instrument orchestra and a stellar array of soloists, including sopranos Elin Manahan Thomas, Gillian Keith and Grace Davidson, alto Iestyn Davies, tenor James Gilchrist, basses Jonathan Best and Ben Davies; and more besides.See the full content of this document
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The Fairy Queen, Usher Hall Opera
Purcell's music is packed with variety : dances, ...
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