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Mozart: Don Giovanni
Valentin Egel; Aylin Bozok; Lithuanian National Opera; Dick Bird; Annemarie Woods; Fabiana Piccioli; Lithuanian National Opera Orchestra
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Ruders: The Handmaid's Tale
Karen Kamensek; John Fulljames; Finnish National Opera; Chloe Lamford; Christina Cunningham; Fabiana Piccioli; Orchestra of the Finnish National Opera
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San Francisco Opera's The Handmaid's Tale offers hope
John Fulljames directs a new production of Poul Ruders' uncompromising operatic take on Margaret Atwood’s celebrated novel.
Fulljames' police thriller Carmen closes Scottish Opera season
Fine singing from Justina Gringytė, Alok Kumar and Hye-Youn Lee lead a strong supporting cast, with Dane Lam conducting the Scottish Opera Orchestra and Chorus on top form.
Nederlandse Reisopera’s Fidelio makes opera truly accessible for all
This was opera which found expression using modern technology in a way that did not offend, intimidate or distract the audience, but rather enhanced the experience.
Illuminating history-makers: Nixon in China lands in Madrid
John Adams’ opera about Richard Nixon’s historic meeting with Mao Tse-Tung is performed with all round excellence, with a real find on the podium in the shape of Olivia Lee-Gunderman.
Street Scene à Monte-Carlo : une séduisante East Side Story
L'ouvrage lyrique méconnu de Kurt Weill bénéficie d'une distribution américaine inspirée, d'une mise en scène agréablement surprenante et d'un excellent Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo.
Stylish, powerful Nixon in China from Scottish Opera
Scottish Opera’s Nixon in China in a stylish, living history production from John Fulljames, with strong performances across the board, Joana Carneiro stoking the fires in the pit.