Netrebko's Greatness in Royal Opera's Turandot
Anna Netrebko's vocal mastery transforms the Royal Opera's classic Turandot. Read our review of this iconic production, running at Covent Garden until 4 February.
Anna Netrebko's vocal mastery transforms the Royal Opera's classic Turandot. Read our review of this iconic production, running at Covent Garden until 4 February.
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