A revival of David Alden's direction of Lohengrin . Not sure if I still liked the slanted stage set and the slightly military costumes (Gideon Davey), but the movements and direction (revival director was Peter Relton) were great. Jennifer Davis carried Elsa well, with urgency. Brandon Jovanovich's heroic Lohengrin moved the drama through most of the opera - but he sounded slightly tired towards the end of Act III. Otrud was sung by Anna Smirnova who was superb in the role - with grit, conviction and presence. Her steely tone would be great for Brünhilde one day. The orchestra and chorus were fantastic throughout, given some tricky positions (brass sections in balcony boxes) and on a whole Jakub Hruša held it all well together.
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