Gaetano Donizettis operas are created in such a manner that nothing makes sense unless it is brilliant. Vocally, any major part in Lucia is extremely challenging, and the story only comes together if the singers voices do. Still, for the Mariinsky, Lucia di Lammermoor seems a saf ... >
Valery Gergiev, known for his bold choices of repertoire and the ambition to keep it as vast as possible, has recently tended, as far as productions are concerned, to take only safe bets: impressive costumes, expensive sets and as little direction as possible. In this context, the re ... >
