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Orchestre symphonique de la Garde républicaine; Sébastien Billard; Betty Garcés; Suzanne Taffot; Farrah El Dibany; Veena Akama-Makia
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Venables’ 4.48 Psychosis revived by The Royal Opera

Veena Akama-Makia (Clare) and Jacquelyn Stucker (Gwen) © RBO | Marc Brenner
A strong cast led by Jacquelyn Stucker revive Philip Venables’ convincing operatic take on playwright Sarah Kane's final testament.

Ermonela Jaho returns in triumph to The Royal Opera’s Traviata

Ermonela Jaho (Violetta) © The Royal Opera 2026 | Pamela Raith
Richard Eyre’s 32-year-old production is rarely out of The Royal Opera’s repertoire for more than a few months at a time, but this particular revival proves very special. 

Redemption Song: Jenůfa triumph signals a bright future for Hrůsa

Corinne Winters (Jenůfa) © ROH | Camilla Greenwell
Corinne Winters is phenomenal as the self-possessed Jenůfa in The Royal Opera's revival of Claus Guth's powerful staging. 

Aida Garifullina an exceptionally fine Violetta at Covent Garden

Aida Garifullina (Violetta) and Ossian Huskinson (Marquis d'Obigny) © ROH | Camilla Greenwell
As Richard Eyre’s staging reaches its 30th anniversary, a new Violetta arrives on the Royal Opera block in what proves to be one of the best revivals in recent years. 

A very human drama: Madama Butterfly at The Royal Opera

Asmik Grigorian (Cio-Cio-San) and Joshua Guerrero (Pinkerton) © ROH | Marc Brenner
With the help of excellent singing and acting performances from a cast led by Asmik Grigorian and Joshua Guerrero, Puccini’s tale of abandonment hits home.

Pappano and Loy bring empathy to Elektra at Covent Garden

Nina Stemme (Elektra) © ROH | Tristram Kenton
Christof Loy’s thoughtful staging enlightens the character of the protagonists in Sophocles’ tale of matricide; Sir Antonio Pappano extracts great nuance and beauty from Strauss’ score.