Unreleased cut
Recent rapturous musings about Huw Montague Rendall and curiosity about Aigul Akhmetshina‘s return to the Met as Rosina in May have prompted the box to share a recent sample of the pair in “Dunque io son.”

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The two joined up last spring for a gala to celebrate 22 years of Antonio Pappano‘s leadership at the Royal Ballet and Opera House.
Akhmetshina’s season includes engagements as Rosina in both New York and Paris whereas Montague Rendall’s is thus far limited to Mozart, Pelléas, and various concertizing.
Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia, “Dunque io son”
Huw Montague Rendall
Aigul Akhmetshina
Antonio Pappano
Royal Ballet and Opera
16 May 2024
In-house recording
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Topics: aigul akhmetshina, grand tier grab bag, huw montague rendall
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People: Aigul Akhmetshina, Antonio Pappano, Huw Montague Rendall
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Works: Il barbiere di Siviglia
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Places & Organizations: Royal Ballet and Opera