Artiste: Fiona Kimm

Terrific music making with a light directorial touch brings mixed results to Monteverdi's 1643 masterpiece. 

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.

Brought to life by some sensational singing from a strong cast, Kosky's staging delivers repeated emotional punches.