Richard Bratby

Grey, grey and more grey: Aida, at the Royal Opera House, reviewed

Plus: a new cantata from Brett Dean that is masterfully textured and paced but emotionally reptilian

Agnieszka Rehlis (Amneris) and Elena Stikhina (Aida) in Robert Carsen's Royal Opera House production. Image: © Tristram Kenton

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