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Sir David McVicar’s psychologically driven Salome arrives in Chicago
Revived at Lyric Opera of Chicago, the notorious opera director’s take stirs sympathy for Salome, but leans on some of his theatrical hobby-horses
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay at the Met
Great singing and imaginative spectacle cannot turn an ambitious operatic premiere into a convincing whole.
Angel Blue shines in the Met’s glitzy new Aida
The American soprano heads an uneven cast in Michael Mayer’s archeologically inspired staging of Verdi’s great tale of love, war and betrayal.
Byström and Soddy lead superb Salome revival at the ROH
Swedish soprano Malin Byström returns to Sir David McVicar's production at Covent Garden, where she is now probably unsurpassed in the role, vocally and histrionically.
Strange and stirring Satyagraha at LA Opera
After appearances in London and New York, Phelim McDermott's bold and imaginative production of Philip Glass’ Satyagraha arrives in Los Angeles.