Neue Kritikenmehr...
A darkly atmospheric Turn of the Screw from Bury Court Opera
As the Governess Alison Rose was the ideal suffering soprano, her eyes an imbroglio of psychological disturbances.
Gluck and Arne rarities from Bampton Classical Opera
Two little-known 18th-century operas are given inventive new productions featuring some promising young singers.
Bright singing, grim staging
A disappointing staging for the Jette Parker Young Artists' annual showcase at the Royal Opera House.
Paper lanterns and origami wings
A Madama Butterfly from beyond the grave? What would Julia Burbach's concept add to the familiar thread of Puccini's opera?
Just what the Philosopher ordered
This small, fun, fast-paced comedy, probably the UK première of Salieri's neglected fairytale, makes for a glorious garden opera evening at Bampton (and touring).
JPYA Summer Performance at Covent Garden
If you want to have your operatic head seriously messed with, imagine the following: Così fan tutte staged on the Act I/IV set of John Copley’s soon-to-be-mothballed La bohème, which closed with a double performance on Saturday afternoon and evening. Throw in Don Alfonso sporting frock coat, wig and cane, looking for all the world like Baron Scarpia, and the mash-up of references had my head spinning.