Michael Tanner

Opera Perfect performance Michael Tanner

Promised EndLinbury Studio, in rep until 16 NovemberRadamistoEnglish National Opera, in rep until 4 November‘There is perhaps no play which keeps the attention so strongly fixed; which so much agitates our passions and interests our curiosity.

issue 16 October 2010

Promised End

Linbury Studio, in rep until 16 November

Radamisto

English National Opera, in rep until 4 November

‘There is perhaps no play which keeps the attention so strongly fixed; which so much agitates our passions and interests our curiosity.

Promised End

Linbury Studio, in rep until 16 November

Radamisto

English National Opera, in rep until 4 November

‘There is perhaps no play which keeps the attention so strongly fixed; which so much agitates our passions and interests our curiosity. The artful involutions of distinct interests, the striking opposition of contrary characters, the sudden changes of fortune, and the quick succession of events, fill the mind with a perpetual tumult of indignation, pity and hope. There is no scene which does not contribute to the aggravation of the distress or conduct of the action.’

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