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Glyndebourne’s iconic Dream approaches its century
Sir Peter Hall's classic staging of Britten's Shakespearean comedy nears a landmark moment in Glyndebourne’s autumn season.
Mummy issues: Michieletto’s Carmen returns to The Royal Opera
Aigul Akhmetshina is on the verge of becoming the definitive Carmen; in this first revival of Michieletto's 2024 production at Covent Garden, she delivers the standout performance.
“Taffia Tosca” burns with Welsh fire
Led by Bryn Terfel's Scarpia and Natalya Romaniw's Tosca – not forgetting Aled Hall's scene-stealing Spoletta – this revival of Jonathan Kent's 2006 staging is urgently paced.
Soaring orchestral themes, minimalist staging: Eugene Onegin
The Royal Opera's season opener is a welcome return for Tchaikovsky's opera after nine years, and a house debut for American director Ted Huffman.
Tézier's suave Scarpia steals the limelight in ROH Tosca revival
Tosca is back for another run, more dimly lit than ever, but illuminated by French baritone Ludovic Tézier as a Scarpia oozing with sinister charm and ironic humour.
Costume drama at its finest: Andrea Chénier at The Royal Opera
The Royal Opera orchestra, chorus and a large cast bring their A game to Sir Antonio Pappano's last run as music director.