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Olivia Fuchs directs Monteverdi's early opera in a sparse staging with a consistently fine cast. 

Philip Glass' hypnotic opera returns in Phelim McDermott's outstanding production that respects the solemn, statuesque grandeur and epic ritual of the score. 

Britten's score achieves his usual kaleidoscope of different colours, played marvellously by the City of London Sinfonia under Steuart Bedford. Annilese Miskimmon's production yields an intense dose of psycho-dramatic tension.

Ad Parnassum and L’Offerta Musicale di Venezia’s interpretation of Henry Purcell’s opera Dido and Aeneas was original and engaging, combining the traditional elements of music, singing and drama with dance and props.The story tells one of the most tragic tales of love and loss. Before founding Rome, Aeneas was a Trojan soldier and when Troy fell, he left with his followers by ship.