En direct, Vidéo: Rechercher des critiques de musique classique, opéra et ballet | Rhys Batt

A revival of Mariame Clément's production of Rossini's less-loved comic gem provides the sense of Italian sun to warm the body and belly laughs to warm the soul.

Strong solo and ensemble singing from a solid cast – with a last minute addition for Act 2 – make for a joyful revival of this much-loved production. 

Two contemporary operas give us darkness and death in riveting, inexorable performances.