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Stripping away all the decadence of late-19th century Vienna, Walter Sutcliffe gives Johann Strauss’ operetta an overhaul. 

Since their creation in 2010, NIO has brought unconventional opera productions to Northern Ireland. Their Rigoletto is bold, emotional and engaging with a stellar cast of local and international talent.

A resounding success at its 1709 première, Handel’s Agrippina gripped the ear and dazzled the eye at the Grange Festival in a hugely entertaining and powerful performance.

Brecht and Weill's tirade against Big Money is exceptionally well acted throughout; vocal and musical performances are more mixed.

L'Orontea was premièred as turbulent Carneval entertainment in 1656. Now it is experiencing a fast-paced new staging as modern opera gag at Frankfurt Opera.

in Turin, British director Walter Sutcliffe sets Otello right in the middle of a never-ending battle and Gianandrea Noseda leads a passionate, rigorous account of the score. 

Opéra fort peu connu d’Eugen d’Albert, Tiefland inaugure la nouvelle saison lyrique du Théâtre du Capitole servi par un plateau vocal international et convaincant. 

Der Titelheld wird wegen seiner pazifistischen Einstellung in einen für ihn tödlichen Familienkrieg gezogen. An der Oper Frankfurt ist die szenisch beklemmende und musikalisch packende Inszenierung als Wiederaufnahme zu sehen.