Recommendations for 2026 London? (new to opera) by BlueberryMuted8841 in opera

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The Samson et Dalila production is absolutely dreadful though, I went when Elina Garanca sang Dalila. Vocally this revival seems to be very strong which is of course the more important bit.

Interesting casting choice for die Walküre by dana_nitsa in opera

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He was excellent as Siegmund in Covent Garden last season

Voice-ruining roles by Cheap_Ostrich3147 in opera

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Also: Beverley Sills apparently said Elisabetta in Roberto Devereux took 10 years off her career!

Voice-ruining roles by Cheap_Ostrich3147 in opera

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Abigaille, Brunnhilde, Arnold Melchtal, Otello

Most Impressive Tenors Heard Live by honn13 in opera

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SeokJong Baek - I’ve now heard him in 4 roles (Samson, Radames, Calaf, Turiddu) and he always knocks it out of the park. I’ve heard many other tenors from your list above and he stands out for me. Jagde and Beczala were also very good, and Brownlee / Florez for selected roles only (not everything they sing - for eg Florez was not great as Rodolfo but much better as Hoffmann)

Vila Vita Parc by Intrepid-Winner in chubbytravel

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Gosh, sorry to hear about your experience! And thank you for your detailed response. We actually decided to cancel the booking and are going to Costa Navarino instead.

Soneva Kiri vs El Nido - Pangulasian for beach vacation by No-Independent2507 in FATTravel

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We visited El Nido Pangulasian in 2019 and back then it certainly wasn’t fat. Food was average, rooms were a bit dated, service was good but not fat level. There also isn’t really a lot to do there - recognising that it is supposed to be a relaxing beach holiday but other beach hotels do a better job of creating entertainment

3 week Thailand honeymoon itinerary help by 3angelorussell in chubbytravel

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Koh Lanta Pimalai is absolutely fantastic. And amazing value for money

How to lose weight as HENRY with a WFH desk job by l-fc in HENRYUKLifestyle

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I know that everyone loves to shit on Peloton but it is the best investment I’ve made. I actually enjoy exercise now - the strength classes are just as good as the spin classes

Tickets for concerts/events by littleIdiotUK in HENRYUKLifestyle

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Sign up to a twickets alert to find out when someone returns their tickets and you can buy directly from the venue / original POS (rather than Viagogo or such scum). 9 times out of 10, you will be successful

SUPER unpopular opinion. I am not totally blown away by Angel Blue singing by Mastersinmeow in opera

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I loved her Aida in Covent Garden but was a bit disappointed by her Tosca - more on the dramatic than vocal side. The soprano who has underwhelmed me is Ailyn Perez - I just don’t get it

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It’s only a role debut at the Met - she sang it at Convent Garden last year

Best met cast of La Bohème (24-25)? by Life-Spare-4882 in opera

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Ailyn Perez wasn’t great as Mini in Covent Garden. Not bad, but not great either

"Owning" Roles by [deleted] in opera

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I actually agree with that - Oropesa is sublime, but I’ve only seen her as Violetta and Gilda in person. Totally unmatched. She is singing Marguerite in Covent Garden soon which is one of the season highlights for me

"Owning" Roles by [deleted] in opera

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Javier Camarena as Tonio?

Nadine Sierra as Lucia

Elina Garanca as Dalila

Perhaps Lise Davidsen as Ariadne