Reviews – Barkouf

“The music sparkled, and a fine cast of French speakers was clearly enjoying being along for the ride.”

“Their tender love duet features an eloquent cello quartet, just one of the many moments the Hallé orchestra shone in a compelling performance, smartly marshalled by conductor Paul Daniel.”

“Paul Daniel delightfully weaves the Hallé Orchestra. . . through an entertaining and evocative yet eclectic score”

“As a musical performance, the soufflé-esque lightness and fun were realized with enthusiasm by Paul Daniel and his forces.”

“Offenbach’s long lost and neglected opera Barkouf is definitely worth hearing and fully justifies its revival.”