La fille du regiment, Royal Opera House, London
Royal Opera House, London: At this revival of Laurent Pelly's sparkling production of Donizetti's sentimental comedy, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa steps into the cameo speaking role of the Duchess of Crackentorp, thus far taken in this staging by Dawn French and - somewhat less capably - Ann Widdecombe. The much loved soprano celebrates her 70th birthday during the run. She looks wonderful and moves with perfect gra…