Richard Bratby

Crapcore: ENO’s The Rhinegold reviewed

Cartoonish characterisation and crappy visuals from Richard Jones but the cast was excellent and the finale was a moment of wonder

The singing, throughout, is strikingly fresh and clear: Blake Denson (Donner), Julian Hubbard (Froh), John Relyea (Wotan) and Madeleine Shaw (Fricka) in ENO's The Rhinegold. Photo: © Marc Brenner 
issue 25 February 2023
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