Lucia di Lammermoor
Staatstheater Nürnberg
"It is astonishing and coherent how bel canto is brought into the present times here. (...) The fact that nothing ever seems contrived or merely conceptually alienated is due to the high theatrical quality and immense intensity of the evening. Ilaria Lanzino works
meticulously, yet nothing is merely choreographed. Every scene develops completely naturally, every gesture, every look, every detail is spot on. (...) This 'Lucia di Lammermoor' has the potential to become a cult performance – the ovations at the end tell us, and even more so the cough-free silence before them.”
Die Opernwelt
"Unusual and captivating. (...) Impressive how well this concept suits Donizetti, how perfectly it is executed, how intense the otherwise absurd romance becomes. Even the quarter-hour death scene at the end, which almost always seems unintentionally comical, is handled deftly by Ilaria Lanzino. Overall, a thoroughly dusted-off, vividly brought to life Donizetti, fully in tune with our contemporary societal debate”
Bayerischer Rundfunk
"A compelling production. All emotional force fields, all character relationships remain intact. The piece is never distorted or awkwardly forced. What we witness is a true modern intensification of Donizetti's opera. This is also due to the high theatrical quality of the performance. (...) Ilaria Lanzino must have done immense motivational work with the cast, as they are entirely convincing. This is one of those productions that gives the impression it runs by itself because everyone knows the well-being of their characters, which gestures and looks are required. Moreover, director Ilaria Lanzino consistently places satirical and fine comedic elements, (...) making the dramatic stakes even higher. (...) Phenomenal.”
Münchner Merkur - Markus Thiel
"Ilaria Lanzino directs with 'Tatort' precision, clear and plausible. Loud applause.”
Neue Musik Zeitung
"Sad, touching, heartbreaking”
Orpheus Magazine