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...The plot is a Romantic conceit that sees two Highland clansmen challenge one another and King James V of Scotland for the heart of Elena, but the work is a winner for arresting atmosphere: forged from the...
...DiDonato found worthy colleagues in Juan Diego Flórez (Giacomo V) and John Osborn (Rodrigo)....
...Here, the Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez is Giacomo (James) V, Colin Lee – praised for his Narciso in the Royal Opera’s recent production of Rossini’s Il turco in Italia – is the Highland chieftain Rodrigo...
...Juan Diego Florez’s note-perfect Giacomo V and Colin Lee’s expressive Rodrigo canter through their freakishly athletic arias....
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