Tag Archives: Riccardo Frizza

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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Armida, Metropolitan Opera live relay, April 2010

Renée Fleming … performs here with consummate skill and brilliant characterisation, very ably supported by Lawrence Brownlee as Rinaldo.

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