Performer: Glyndebourne Festival Opera

Damiano Michieletto’s production of Janáček’s opera breaks a key tenet of high-concept opera: where it should reveal, it obfuscates. 

Richard Jones' 2009 production returns to Glyndebourne after a long absence, but the 1940s comedy scrubs up fresh. 

Mariame Clément is a popular director at Glyndebourne, and her new production of Figaro shows her trademark approach to hardhitting comedy.

The composer and librettist of one of the most successful contemporary operas tell us about its creation.

Country opera house picnics, floating stages and opera under the French stars. Our 2018 opera festivals guide has something for everyone!