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Sir Antonio Pappano and the LSO offer a riveting account of Il prigioniero, an idiosyncratic 20th-century opera. 

This is one of Michieletto's simplest stagings yet, the imagery used to a minimum to allow for focus on the psychological core.

The staging highlighted Carmen’s rebellious traits more than her sensual exoticism.

An outstanding Azucena and solid vocal and orchestral performances more than make up for David Bösch's unappealing staging.

Two fascinating casts make Peter Konwitschny's stripped-down Traviata a must-see artistic event in Seattle.

Strong vocal and orchestral performances and a tour-de-force staging of Act II light up Grange Park's production of Verdi's political thriller of the dark days of the Spanish inquisition.

Last night’s performance, the second after a serious casting face-lift held to that tradition, and was very well received despite its inherent flaws, thanks to some very fine singing.

The Canadian Opera Company's popular production of Puccini's beloved opera returns, its beauty intact and more beguiling than ever, with a powerful lead performance by soprano Patricia Racette.

This unadorned staging of the doomed love story between Rodolfo and Mimì in Salerno doesn’t neglect the veracity and passion of Puccini’s beautiful music.