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
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  • Don Pasquale

    Royal Opera House, in rep until 20 May

  • Oxford Philharmonic/Papadopoulos/Terfel

    Sheldonian Theatre

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