Performer: Katie Coventry

Mozart's early opera seria may not be his greatest achievement – but lightness of touch from all involved highlight its charms in Jack Furness' new production. 

Donizetti’s tale of one the Italian Renaissance’s objects of hate is well sung and superbly acted in ETO's new spring tour production.

Sir Mark Elder conducts The Hallé in a stirring semi-staged production of Madama Butterfly.