A remarkably successful synergy between Victorian Opera and Circus Oz toes the line between sincerity and silliness – and yes,elicits both laughter and tears
The best opera companies are more than merely peddlers of arias. They strive to discover fresh slants on the art form, champion fresh talent and, or perhaps most importantly,show the cultural leadership that ensures the longevity of opera as an alive and evolving medium. All these qualities ring exact in Victorian Opera’s co-production with Circus Oz, Laughter and Tears, and which not only offers an intriguing perspective on a familiar staple of the repertoire – Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci – but also achieves a remarkably successful synergy between two seemingly distant practices. Related: Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci review – a WNO pairing with guts and punch Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com