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To the apocalypse and beyond: Le Grand Macabre in Prague
Nigel Lowery’s new production at Prague State Opera is a gusher of ideas, starting as slapstick but profoundly moving by the end.
Maybe it’s make-believe: a curious Norma in Oslo
The first staging of Bellini's Norma in Oslo in over a century is unfortunately hampered by an irritating production, yet some glorious singing does much to rescue the show.
Into the abyss: a harrowing Wozzeck in Oslo
Christoph Loy's Oslo production of Wozzeck is a dramatic triumph, with gripping performances from a cast led by Audun Iversen's desperate title character.
A man’s world: Bieito’s Carmen revived in Oslo
The revival of Calixto Bieito's Carmen in Oslo proves a bumpy ride, with uneven singing and orchestral playing, saved by Katarina Bradić's captivating portrayal of the title heroine.
Heart-wrenchingly manipulative Butterfly
Despite an excellent cast and some glorious singing, Stephen Langridge's oft-revived 2012 production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly never quite takes flight.
I like a boy in uniform: a frustrating Carmen in Oslo
Calixto Bieito's production of Carmen attempts to humanise the title character, but in doing so leaves the rest as caricatures.