Artiste: Jihoon Kim

Deftly conducted by Charlotte Corderoy, Cecilia Stinton's new production of Rossini's immortal comedy brims with fun.

The Norwegian soprano scores a major success at Covent Garden in her role debut as Elisabetta, whetting appetites for more Verdi to come. 

Sir Mark Elder conducts The Hallé in a stirring semi-staged production of Madama Butterfly.