Performer: Žilvinas Miškinis

Elisabeth Stöppler inszeniert Tschaikowsky-Rarität als Charakterstudie statt Kriegstableau.

Manfred Schweigkofler's production places the drama in a surreal, timeless atmosphere at the Teatro San Carlo. 

Director Claus Guth's new production for the Staatsoper Berlin is a bit of a mixed bag but the evening succeeds more on its musical merits, with a splendid ensemble of singers and orchestra conducted by Sir Simon Rattle.