Cosi fan tutte
From: Friday, 19th August 2011
To: Friday, 26 August 2011
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Synopsis
Two officers wager that their lovers would be faithful while they're away, and decide to test them. Faking a sudden departure to battle they return disguised to try and seduce each other's partners. The results quickly get out of hand.
Our Review:
21 August 2011
First things first, Fraser Grant’s translation in this intimate production of Cosi is very witty. Set in contemporary times the use of internet dating and references to ‘Facebook Status’ makes the story relevant to a modern non-operatic audience.
This, with a piece like Cosi, is an achievement. Often in a traditional production the boys can seem very callous and the girls unbelievably stupid by failing to recognize their partners and then seeking forgiveness. In this production we warm to the characters and almost worry what will happen to them.
The wooing of the girls in the second act and their inner struggles with their consciences is played convincingly and for once the ending is credible and believable.
The singing is of a high standard throughout with no weak links, but Gemma Morsley as Dorabella stands out. Occasionally the ensemble could be better ...
Creative
Mozart (Author)
Lorenzo da Ponte (Lyrics)
Oyster Opera (Company)
Fraser Grant (Adaptation)
Fraser Grant (Director)
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