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Everyone gesticulated with gusto in Jürgen Flimm’s revived production of Beethoven’s opera
Jürgen Flimm’s production is silly, but there are substantial musical compensations
Relocated to 1920s Hollywood, the production is busy and colourful but not challenging
Beethoven’s opera looked and sounded worn and tired at this high-prestige premiere
Handel’s oratorio benefits from inventive staging and thrilling music-making
Emilio de’ Cavalieri’s work is a worthwhile discovery let down here by some poor directorial decisions
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