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We opened Handelfest on 1 October at Hackney Empire, and we've been delighted with the response so far! Take a look at the reviews from our three Handelfest operas below.
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"English Touring Opera's autumn Handelfest gets off to a sparkling start"
★★★★ - Observer
"Nazan Fikret gives a standout performance"
★★★ - The Stage
"Conway and his fine young cast craft those moments of musical illumination into a penetrating psychological trajectory."
- Opera Today
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"This vivid production provides a fine way into Handel's music"
"This was a performance where the vivacious action on stage was really balanced by strongly characterised and stylish playing in the pit"
★★★★½ - Planet Hugill
"A performance of great liveliness"
- Classical Source
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"A fine cast, with a superb countertenor, Rodrigo Sosa Dal Pozzo, dominating in the title role."
★★★★ - The Times
"Fine singing and exceptional playing"
"A visceral experience"
★★★★ - The Stage
"For this third opera in their Handel festival this autumn, English Touring Opera have assembled an excellent cast of singers."
★★★★ - Bachtrack