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David McVicar directs Das Rheingold in Milan (****½) [stream]

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Jos Hermans
Nov 04, 2024
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On the bottom of the Rhine © Brescia/Amisano

Both the German and Italian music press found it necessary to slam David McVicar's Rheingold in Milan. As if non-interpretative theater no longer has a right to exist. The majority of opera critics seems to be addicted to the postmodern interpretation frenzy that allows them to dish out the most individualisti…

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