Richard Bratby

Too affectionate, not enough cruelty: Don Pasquale, at the Royal Opera House, reviewed

Plus: Bryn Terfel makes the Sheldonian feel, briefly, like the centre of the world

Pretty Yende, as Norina, is a joy from beginning to end as Norina: flirtatious, playful but always elegant. Photo: © 2022 ROH / Bill Cooper 
issue 14 May 2022
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    Royal Opera House, in rep until 20 May

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    Sheldonian Theatre

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