Chicago Opera Review: NABUCCO (Lyric Opera)
STAGNANT STAGING AND CRAZY COSTUMES, BUT THEÂ CAST AND CHORUS CAPTIVATE There's a good reason why Verdi's operas are typically described as "grand opera." They're big and bold, requiring massive orchestras and choruses. Soloists need strong voices with ample range and power. If this makes them somewhat formidable to produce, then Nabucco has a reputation for […]