Clemency (ROH2) by The Tyro Theatre Critic

"Clemency" is James Macmillan's follow-up to his iffy "Parthenogenesis". Laudably it is a large step-up in just about every respect. A simple tale, that of Sarah and Abraham, given an operatic kick that raises plenty of questions and on just as crucial a level: entertains.The strong religious themes are present but rather less divisive than in Macmillan's previous work. The presence of the suited men, possibly angels…

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