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Fische, Sex und Marschkapellen: Lady Macbeth von Mzensk
Regisseur Ole Anders Tandbergs neue Inszenierung von Schostakowitschs Lady Macbeth von Mzensk ist grandios gesungen, doch die brutale und vulgäre Produktion tendiert dazu, es zu übertreiben.
Echo of a silent scream: Asle and Alida premieres in Bergen
Jon Fosse's bleak tale of alienation is graced with fine performances from a strong cast and excellent playing by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra under Johannes Gustavsson.
A strikingly colourful Ariadne auf Naxos from Nederlandse Reisopera
Juliana Zara and Annemarie Kremer lead the cast in a riotous, yet deeply touching, new production from Nederlandse Reisopera.
Ek and Ekman's subversive double bill is enjoyable madness
The latest double bill from Staatsballett Berlin features witty, high energy and thought provoking works by Mats Ek and Alexander Ekman, though the audience may not fathom their meaning.
Ole Anders Tandberg takes the Dutchman for a spin in Prague
Great performances cannot rescue the Norwegian director's superficial treatment of a classic ghost story.
Juan Diego Flórez successfully debuts as Rodolfo in Zurich's Bohème
In a reprise of Ole Anders Tandberg’s somewhat confused production, a solid cast performs a charming bohème, under the baton of Marco Armiliato.