Tag #Donizetti

What was unique about the Bilbao Opera's recent production of Donizetti's La favorite?

The Bilbao Opera's February 15th production of Donizetti's La favorite featured the most complete version ever performed, including restored numbers and a three-hour runtime. This production, winner of the Abbiati Prize, showcased the opera's full French score, enhancing understanding of the plot despite its integration of fragments from other works. The performance highlighted the vocal prowess of the predominantly Spanish cast, particularly Silvia Tro Santafé and Ismael Jordi.