Tag Archives: Francesco Demuro

I Puritani, Royal Opera, July 2026

Set during the English Civil War, this typically Italian tale of love between opposing sides of a conflict involves a complex story, and requires a superb soprano in the main role of Elvira. Here we had Lisette Oropesa, who was terrific — see my review in The Article.

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Il Trittico, Royal Opera, Covent Garden, September 2011

Suor Angelica knocked Tabarro right off the stage because of one person — Ermonela Jaho. She was . . . words fail me . . . sublime . . . ethereal.

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