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Andreas Homoki inszeniert Puccinis Oper auf einem riesigen Stück Papier. Was noch einem harten Stück Regietheater klingt, entpuppt sich als packendes Kammerspiel, das ganz auf seine Protagonistin zugespitzt ist.

Lucas Meachem’s portrayal suggests a paraphrase of what another Hollywood Don Juan, Errol Flynn in 1949, said to his Leporello in excusing his escapades. “My dear friend, there’s a little bit of Don Giovanni in every man, and since I am Don Giovanni, there must be more of it in me!” 

Ildar Abdrazakov and Ain Anger excel in the confrontation of tsar and historian; Kaspar Holten's safe but effective staging focuses on the relentless march of history.

Laura Esquivel’s extraordinary novel of recipes, romances and home remedies brought to life in Christopher Wheeldon and Joby Talbot's new creation. 

James Robinson’s production allows the large cast of Catfish Row to interact like the old pals – almost family – that they are.

Unimpeachable voices and fine playing light up The Royal Opera's latest revival of Kasper Holten's dark staging.

The Met’s new production is directed by James Robinson, who has the characters interacting and listening to one another as if in real life – the inhabitants of Catfish Row have known each other for all of their lives and love, pray and grieve like family.

Meredith Monk's ATLAS is presented by the Los Angeles Philharmonic in Yuval Sharon's production.

A visually stunning production with a fine cast to match. 

At 90, Rambert is the undisputed "grande dame" of British dance. Ever rigorous in the pursuit of innovation and collaboration, it is fitting that company director Mark Baldwin has chosen to celebrate this anniversary with an evening of work showcasing home grown talent. 

Kasper Holten's new production fails to convince about the alleged virtues of Wagner's outcast comic opera.