Donizetti: Le Convenienze Ed Inconvenienze Teatrali

Described as ‘a joyous romp’ (Opera News), Donizetti’s dramma giocoso shows us what can go wrong when the egos of the actors get in the way of putting on a good show. From the prima donna and the sub-par lead tenor, everyone is playing the diva whilst the director pulls his hair out in frustration. Laurent Pelly directs this masterpiece of comic timing and satire, marking the continuation of his celebrated relationship with Opéra de Lyon. (Naxos)