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Robin Ticciati

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[Ticciatis Lyrical and Dynamic Production of *Rusalka*]Rusalka, a water nymph, falls in love with a human prince. The sorceress Jeibaba transforms her into a human, but in exchange, Rusalka must give up her voice. Furthermore, she agrees to the condition that if she fails to win the princes love, both of them will be cursed for eternity. The two fall in love, but on their wedding day, the princeof all thingsfalls for a foreign princessRobin Ticciati, Music Director of the Grindbourne Festival, interprets Dvoks characteristically beautiful, rich melodies and rhythmic music in a style that is at times lyrical and at times dynamic, complemented by a superb cast of singers and dancers. Particularly striking is the poignant singing of Sally Matthews in the role of Rusalka. The production, with British stage director Mary Still handling all aspects of set design, direction, and choreography, adds a