The Tsar's Bride (Royal Opera)
"The Tsar's Bride" represents another Russian novelty from the Royal Opera and if it isn't likely to be entering my favourites list any time soon it's a massive step up from last year's "Tsarina's Slippers" and "The Gambler". Solidly cast and neatly staged, the end result is a pleasant but uneven affair.The plot is a badly lopsided one. Three acts of relative harmony, or at least as much harmony as Paul Curran's viol…