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Compelling Ruzan Mantashyan makes the Grange’s Onegin unmissable
The Armenian soprano makes her Grange Festival debut – a casting coup that proves the single most compelling reason to see Max Webster’s new production.
Well cast, high-quality singers in Royal Opera Trovatore revival
Giacomo Sagripanti’s live wire dynamics and keenly judged tempo choices keep this revival of Verdi's Il trovatore buoyant at Covent Garden.
A feast for eyes and ears: Michieletto’s new ROH Hoffmann
With gloriously inventive sets and costumes, Alex Esposito’s splendid Four Villains drive a wonderfully entertaining new production.
Aida Garifullina an exceptionally fine Violetta at Covent Garden
As Richard Eyre’s staging reaches its 30th anniversary, a new Violetta arrives on the Royal Opera block in what proves to be one of the best revivals in recent years.
Unreal city: The Rake's Progress at the Royal Academy of Music
Frederic Wake-Walker's realisation of the Hogarth-inspired opera is visually bracing and assuredly sung.
Glimmering Respighi, sparkling Dukas, a murky Il tabarro
Mark Elder brought the Hallé down to the Royal Albert Hall for an interesting programme of Dukas, Respighi and Puccini.