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Naxos kapituliert, Mattilas Ariadne regiert
Karita Mattila and Jane Archibald machen die Ariadne auf Naxos der Royal Opera ein Muss.
The Royal Opera stages its first Makropulos Case
Katie Mitchell wheels out her tired old tropes in The Makropulos Case, redeemed by its musical performances.
Decadence and decay: Asmik Grigorian leads a sensational Salome
Even locked behind a music stand, like a caged panther in a sleek black gown, Grigorian’s Salome bristles with dramatic energy in Barbican concert performance of Strauss’ “scherzo with a fatal conclusion”.
Black comedy of the highest order: Festen at The Royal Opera
Mark-Anthony Turnage's operatic adaptation of Thomas Vinterberg's tale of abuse provides rich entertainment even as it shocks.
A feast for eyes and ears: Michieletto’s new ROH Hoffmann
With gloriously inventive sets and costumes, Alex Esposito’s splendid Four Villains drive a wonderfully entertaining new production.