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Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande emerges from an almost transcendent realm and creates a languorous atmosphere, even if it leaves some questions unanswered and realities unexplored. 

Instead of telling a story of spiritual enlightenment and ultimate redemption through faith, Pierre Audi's reading is bereft of mystery and magic.

Munich revived a thoughtful modern production of Janáček's Jenůfa, with fine orchestral direction and strong singing doing full justice to the rich score.

A musical performance of stunning quality underpins this revival of Krzysztof Warlikowski's lavish, ambiguous Strauss staging.

The Rossini masterpiece is brought to life by an inspired conductor and four first-class singers in a new, modern production by David Alden.

In this minimalist period production of Figaro, the singing and acting are the centre of attention. A very talented cast carries the show, delivering beautiful singing and engaging comedy.

Strong playing and singing aren't enough to make the Bayerische Staatsoper's Rigoletto a compelling evening out.

Matrimony, divorce, Germany's next top model and superb voices - this Munich production promises an exciting evening.

Castelluci y Petrenko unen fuerzas en esta nueva producción de Tannhäuser. Una dirección al servicio de la escena en todo momento y una orquesta magistralmente subordinada al drama concpetual junto al mejor elenco vocal que pueda encontrarse en la actualidad, resuelven un Tannhauser mayúsculo

Trotz Topbesetzung kann die gewagten Inszenierung von Romeo Castellucci zur Premiere das Publikum nicht überzeugen.

Die Bayerische Staatsoper sorgt mit Donizettis La Favorite für muskalische Höhepunkt, setzt dabei jedoch auf eine äußerst karge Inszenierung, die nicht restlos überzeugen kann.