Gerald Finley, Freddie De Tommaso and Huw Montague Rendall join the Royal Opera House for a special gala evening with a star-studded cast to celebrate Sir Antonio Pappano’s 22 years as Music Director of The Royal Opera.
‘Russian Mezzo Aigul Akhmetshina and British baritone Huw Montague Rendall getting the vocal proceedings underway with “Dunque io son” from Rossini’s “Barber of Seville.” Rendall, described by “Le Figaro” as “The Pelléas of his generation,” was both utterly charming, charismatic, and sonorously rich in voice.’
‘De Tommaso contrastingly displays a stunning innate Italianate quality combined with a dark, rich, baritonal flavour. These are remarkable gifts that bely his youth.’
‘Gerald Finley really did save his best ‘til last here, sonorous, rich and resonant with his entirely appropriate “Tout change et grandit en ces lieux!”: “Everything changes and grows here!”’ – OperaWire