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Kip Williams and ENO mount an extraordinary new production of Du Yun and Royce Vavrek’s multifaceted opera, with performances of great emotional directness broadcast live on camera.

Danielle de Niese's assumes the title role at the Sydney Opera House, leading an impressive cast with an interesting approach to characterisation with a somewhat over the top blingy setting. 

What's a director to do while we wait for technology to catch up with the complexities of the human condition?

ENO's new production of Salome which opens the season features some commendable music-making, but is let down by a flawed concept and dull staging.