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On a snowy January evening, the premiere of Matthias Pintscher’s new opera Das kalte Herz fails to warm up the Berlin public.

Lyric Opera of Chicago's production of Missy Mazzoli's opera, which the company co-commissioned, has strong, dramatic, expressive music throughout, but the story lacks continuity. 

The new opera by Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek draws on cult mindsets and conspiracy theories but smartly avoids sensationalism. 

John Adams’ Nativity oratorio is fully staged in a new production by Lileana Blain-Cruz, her first time directing at the Met. 

The world première of Breaking the Waves was a qualified success, with a powerful drama performed with commitment by strong cast and musicians.

Inspiré d'un conte fantastique de Wilhelm Hauff, l'opéra présenté pour la première fois en français laisse l'auditeur sur sa faim, en raison d'une écriture musicale lassante et d'une dramaturgie insaisissable.