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Defining opera for a modern age: Michel van der Aa’s Theory of Flames in Amsterdam

By Clare Varney, 06 March 2026

British singers Mary Bevan and Roderick Williams lead the cast in Dutch National Opera’s latest ground-breaking opera, merging live music with pre-recorded film and electronics.

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Amsterdam

06 Mar 2026

Michel van der Aa’s Theory of Flames: defining opera for a modern age

By Clare Varney

Amsterdam

Confusing and evocative: Faust [working title] in Amsterdam

By Michael Klier, 05 September 2020

DNO's new production is an inspiring opera spectacular.

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Amsterdam

05 Sep 2020

Confusing and evocative: Faust [working title] in Amsterdam

By Michael Klier

Salzburg

School for lovers: Loy’s bitter lessons at the Salzburg Festival

By Mark Pullinger, 02 August 2020

It's difficult to believe Salzburg could have cast a finer Così in Loy's Covid-reduced production in the Großes Festspielhaus.

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Salzburg

02 Aug 2020

School for lovers: Loy’s bitter lessons at the Salzburg Festival

By Mark Pullinger