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At Staatsoper Hamburg, Unsuk Chin’s new opera The Dark Side of the Moon immerses audiences in an hypnotic, introspective journey, where dreams, science and psyche collide in a rigorously crafted, thought-provoking spectacle.

No half measures in a triple-decker Hamburg staging of Saint François d'Assise at the Elbphilharmonie. 

In seiner neuen Inszenierung schafft Sam Brown mit naturalistischem Bühnenbild einen librettotreuen Kostüm- und Kulissenschinken, der die Zeiten transzendiert. Dabei heraus sticht Doris Soffel mit extravaganter Bühnenpräsenz.

In Tcherniakovs neuer Inszenierung an der Staatsoper Hamburg ist Asmik Grigorian nach fünf Jahren endlich wieder als Salome zu erleben.

Christof Loy ist an der Deutschen Oper Berlin mit der selten gespielten Oper Francesca da Rimini von Riccardo Zandonai ein echter Opernthriller gelungen.

Laurent Pelly's long-standing production of Offenbach's opéra-fantastique returns to the Deutsche Oper Berlin, under the baton of Emmanuel Villaume.

Kasper Holten's decade-old production begins to show its age, in a routine revival with undistinguished soloists.

David Pountneys Meistersinger enttäuschen mit einer an Geschichtsverständnis mangelnden und trägen Inszenierung, die aber immerhin stimmliche Glanzmomente liefert.

If you have dismissed this opera as overstuffed kitsch in the past, you might want to take a look at this production. It could well change your mind.

Das Niveau der Solisten steht der enttäuschenden Inszenierung in unüberbrückbarer Distanz gegenüber.

Pianist Lada Valešová was the anchor of the performance where Janáček's song cycle gets the van Hove treatment.

As the Governess Alison Rose was the ideal suffering soprano, her eyes an imbroglio of psychological disturbances.

The passion of Alban Berg's music under Donald Runnicles fights against a disjointed production by Ole Anders Tandberg.

Oliver Py's new Meyerbeer staging offers plenty of clichés, but is a solid show, backed up by a fine musical performance.

Meyerbeer's little performed work is given an enthusiastic rendering, with star singing from a big cast led by Flórez, Ciofi and Jerkunica. David Alden's quality Personenregie makes up for some unconvincing setting choices.

Hirda is a Shetland name for a serious mess.  A forbidden love triangle with two ghosts to crank up the tension, this dazzling new opera mixes Shetland fiddle tunes with the classical and a sextet of clear passionate voices. 

Justina Gringyte is a fabulous Carmen in Scottish Opera's dark take on this most tuneful of operas. Large choruses, including children with cigarettes, and a strong supporting cast make this an enjoyable show.

Ailyn Bozok's minimlaist production of Delibes' Lakmé at Opera Holland Park contains much tender beauty and is carried by fine musical performances. 

Opera Bohemia bring the boisterous tale of Gianni Schicchi to the Edinburgh Fringe in a fun-filled hour of musical delight.

This innovative and clever new opera by Julian Philips and Edward Kemp at the Royal Opera’s Linbury Studio Theatre is a delight, with appeal for adults as well as children.