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Rebirth in this thrillingly massive symphony for a massive orchestra and chorus, along with soprano and mezzo-soprano soloists, was writ exceedingly large, transparent and loud.

It was the first time he had spoken to the media post round at a major since that never-to-be-forgotten outpouring of relief and joy which followed his thrilling play-off win at Augusta National.

I mean even though this is a depressing opera, the music is thrilling and I know I’m going to shed a tear at the end.

Stoic and self-aware, Fassbender’s Martian is a slippery figure whose sense of self begins to unravel as the show’s thrilling first season unfurls.

It is a stretch, it is a dare, it is bold, it is brave, it is thrilling.