The reviews are in for the world premiere of ‘The Monstrous Child’ by Gavin Higgins and Francesca Simon, a new production directed by Timothy Sheader and designed by Paul Wills, at the Linbury Theatre, The Royal Opera House. We are thrilled to see that #TaitAwardee, and Chair of the Tait Music Board, Jessica Cottis has received such glowing reviews for her work. Brava Jessica, we are so proud of you.
Isla Baring OAM, Chairman of the Tait Trust
“I had tickets for the opening night of The Monstrous Child, and it was sensational! Jessica Cottis was brilliant the way she handled this modern music, the incredible production, and the singers in this new opera. Bravo to Covent Garden at the newly refurbished Linbury Theatre. The reviews say it all! We are so proud of Jessica who is really making her way Up!! I am sure.”
“…superbly delivered by the Aurora Orchestra under Jessica Cottis’s direction”
The Telegraph:
“Jessica Cottis conducts the Aurora Orchestra with aplomb.”
“…strikingly brought to life by the Aurora Orchestra conducted by Jessica Cottis”
“Jessica Cottis directs members of the Aurora Orchestra with incisive clarity, deploying her forces strategically, always mindful of the singers who must project Simon’s text without the help of surtitles. It’s no small praise to say that you hardly lose a word.”
“riotously conveyed by the Aurora Orchestra under the baton of Jessica Cottis”
“Cottis creates an ideal balance”
“In the pit, Jessica Cottis drew a striking sound world from the players of the Aurora Orchestra”
