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‘B & B’ in a new key

8 years ago
Michael Milenski

Seattle Opera’s new production of BÈatrice et BÈnÈdict is best regarded as a noble experiment, performed expressly to see if Berlioz’ delectable 1862 opÈra comique can successfully be brought into the living repertory outside its native France. As such, it is quite a success.

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