Richard Bratby

A completely satisfying operatic experience: Opera North’s Parsifal reviewed

By contrast, Royal Opera’s Samson et Dalila has left almost no lasting impression

Dark-throated streams of passion: Katarina Karneus as Kundry in Parsifal. Credit: Clive Barda 
issue 18 June 2022
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  • Parsifal

    Leeds Grand Theatre, and touring until 26 June

  • Samson et Dalila

    Royal Opera House, until 19 June

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