En direct, Vidéo: Rechercher des critiques de musique classique, opéra et ballet | Isabelle Peters

Julia Burbach and her designer, Herbert Murauer, are defeated by the wide canyons of the Coliseum stage in their modern-dress Cinderella. 

Simple solutions prove the best in Beethoven's "problem" opera as John Cox's staging is revived at Garsington.

David Alden's production is a vivid telling of Janáček's devastating village drama. With a terrific cast and a splendid performance from the pit, this revival is an unalloyed artistic success.

Upcycled and recycled, a green production of Verdi's final opera is directed by Olivia Fuchs. 

Paul Curran’s 2019 production is revived with some flair by Rosie Purdie, with a fine cast led by Pumeza Matshikiza.

The Royal Opera presents another Handel rarity for its Jette Parker Artists in the Linbury Theatre, the but action thriller approach is ill-suited to the ancient tale. 

WNO finally emerges from the pandemic with a performance of The Barber of Seville full of emotion and elation.

With a cast of six and orchestra of seven, Waterperry Opera treats us to a new chamber opera, and one with music by Mozart.