Neue Kritikenmehr...
Cunning Little Vixen at the RNCM: simple but richly detailed
Martin Pickard conducts Leoš Janáček’s ever popular opera The Cunning Little Vixen in a traditional but effective staging by Harry Fehr.
The Railway Children becomes a pacy action thriller at Glyndebourne
Mark-Anthony Turnage and Rachael Hewer update Edith Nesbit’s children's novel as a spy action thriller, with an exciting score and a strong cast of singers.
Magic takes time to sparkle in ENO's Elixir of Love
Harry Fehr’s directorial debut for ENO transposes Donizetti’s tale into a World War 2 setting. Rhian Lois charms and commands as Adina.
Stemme leads an explosive Jenůfa at Royal Swedish Opera
Janáček’s drama of infanticide is delivered at full power by Nina Stemme and Agneta Eichenholz in Annilese Miskimmon’s well-crafted production. The orchestra, however, are just too loud.
A magnificent Bohème at Irish National Opera
Orpha Phelan directs a terrific cast of singers in an inventive and faithful production making for an evening to remember.
From the ballroom to the trenches: The Land of Might-Have-Been
Setting the life of Vera Brittain to the music of Ivor Novello, Buxton Festival's new musical is a welcome if overambitious showcase for them both.