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Fische, Sex und Marschkapellen: Lady Macbeth von Mzensk
Regisseur Ole Anders Tandbergs neue Inszenierung von Schostakowitschs Lady Macbeth von Mzensk ist grandios gesungen, doch die brutale und vulgäre Produktion tendiert dazu, es zu übertreiben.
Echo of a silent scream: Asle and Alida premieres in Bergen
Jon Fosse's bleak tale of alienation is graced with fine performances from a strong cast and excellent playing by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra under Johannes Gustavsson.
A strikingly colourful Ariadne auf Naxos from Nederlandse Reisopera
Juliana Zara and Annemarie Kremer lead the cast in a riotous, yet deeply touching, new production from Nederlandse Reisopera.
Juan Diego Flórez successfully debuts as Rodolfo in Zurich's Bohème
In a reprise of Ole Anders Tandberg’s somewhat confused production, a solid cast performs a charming bohème, under the baton of Marco Armiliato.
A static Rigoletto at the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm
The Kungliga Operan presents a stagnant production of Verdi’s masterpiece, with a competent cast comprised mostly of Swedish singers.
Wozzeck goes Norwegian at the Deutsche Oper
The passion of Alban Berg's music under Donald Runnicles fights against a disjointed production by Ole Anders Tandberg.