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Ai Weiwei's Turandot an enjoyable, gigantic funfair at Opera di Roma
The controversial artist stages his first opera in Rome, with strong musical performances under dynamic Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv.
La Fenice's superb new Widow is always Merry, even without sequins and ostrich feathers
Damiano Michieletto's new production in Venice sets the operetta in the 1950s.
Death in Florence: Zemlinsky and Puccini at DNO
An unlikely coupling of one-act operas by Zemlinsky and Puccini bears fruit in a staging that reveals their thematic parallels while leaving their obvious differences on show.
Whimsical fun for all ages at Salzburg's Barber
The children's Barber of Seville is too severely cut to have any substance, but fabulous playing and conducting, stellar young soloists, and an imaginative staging make it a fun afternoon.
La Bohème et son éternelle émotion à l'Opéra de Montpellier
Présenté dans une mise scène d'Orpha Phelan très respectueuse du livret, l'opéra de Puccini est magnifié par les inspirations du chef américain Roderick Cox, futur directeur musical de l'institution.