Live, Video: Kritiken zu klassischen Konzerten, Opern, Ballett und Tanz finden | Ivo Hrachovec

Aribert Reimann's Lear takes no prisoners in a disturbing portrayal of a world gone awry, but Barbora Horáková's scattergun direction adds to the confusion. 

Puccini's classic takes on a harsh contemporary edge in a dark treatment by director Sláva Daubnerová at Prague's National Theatre. 

Nigel Lowery’s new production at Prague State Opera is a gusher of ideas, starting as slapstick but profoundly moving by the end.

Shostakovich's murderess comes to terrifying life in Martin Čičvák's smart, sensational production for the Prague State Opera. 

Barbora Horáková's imaginative updating of The Marriage of Figaro sags under its own weight at the Estates Theatre, Prague.

A strong international cast and fine musicianship from the orchestra carries on Strauss's legacy with a smart, antic romp.

Franz Schreker's innovative study of artistic aspiration and despair gets a fresh look and loving musical treatment.

A twin tribute slices and dices the composer's life and leaves a bad aftertaste.

A rare revival of Ernst Krenek's breakout opera hits all the wrong notes.

Willy Decker's enduring production gets smart treatment in a handsome revival.

Krakatit, an opera composed in the shadow of the Cold War, remains frighteningly relevant.

With a Slovak team at the helm, the National Theater offers a smart, fresh take on a familiar story.