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Kaminsky: Lucidity
Patrick Leterme; Mathilda du Tillieul McNicol; La Monnaie | De Munt; Basia Bińkowska; Koen Raes; La Monnaie Chamber Orchestra
EdinburghThe Galloping Cure
Mazzoli: The Galloping Cure
Stuart Stratford; Tom Morris; Opera Ventures Productions; Rebecca Ringst; Christina Cunningham; Lucy Carter; The Orchestra of Scottish Opera
HelsinkiThe Handmaid's TaleNeuinszenierung
Ruders: The Handmaid's Tale
Karen Kamensek; John Fulljames; Finnish National Opera; Chloe Lamford; Christina Cunningham; Fabiana Piccioli; Orchestra of the Finnish National Opera
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Elektra(un)komplex: Richard Strauss’ Elektra an der Oper Frankfurt
Claus Guth inszeniert Strauss' Oper als tiefenpsychologisches Rachespiel, bleibt jedoch mit seiner Deutung an der Oberfläche.
Opening the doors of memory: a haunting Bluebeard’s Castle in Auckland
In Daisy Evans’ conception, as Judith briefly reconnects with the joy and tragedy of her past, the effect is nothing short of devastating.
Dorman’s Wahnfried receives its UK premiere at Longborough
Longborough Festival Opera, built on Wagnerian foundations, stages the UK premiere of Avner Dorman’s ambitious cautionary tale about the Wagner clan and establishing the composer’s legacy.
Bergman à l'opéra : Fanny and Alexander à La Monnaie
L'adaptation opératique du film d'Ingmar Bergman ne se distingue certes pas par l'originalité de sa musique mais n'en demeure pas moins une réussite, dotée d'une grande profondeur psychologique.
Scottish Opera’s Albert Herring: as fresh as dew on a May morning
Scottish Opera’s Albert Herring is updated to 1990 in Daisy Evans' likeable production, finely sung with a tight ensemble.
An impressive, minimalist Kátya Kabanová at Grange Park Opera
A memorable performance, with Stephen Barlow conducting Janáček’s remarkable score with vividness and clarity, while David Alden's staging is a masterpiece of "less is more".