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Of whales and metaphors: Peter Eötvös' Valuska premieres in Budapest
Peter Eötvös' 13th opera – the first in his native Hungarian – premieres at the Eiffel Art Studios in Budapest.
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Balázs Kovalik’s interpretation of Elektra is revived in Budapest, impressing until the B-movie cliché finale.
Hindoyan conducts a superb Bluebeard's Castle
The RLPO impresses in a sensitive concert staging of Bartók's operatic masterpiece, with intense singing from Károly Szemerédy and Adrienn Miksch.
Gripping Dvořák’s Requiem with Ringborg in Dublin
A compelling rendition of Dvořák’s infrequently heard Requiem. Conductor Ringborg brought the work to life inspiring both the RTE NSO and the chorus. They were joined by a strong quartet of solo voices.
Murder on the dance floor: an underwhelming Ballo
If you had received an invitation to a masked ball at which there turned out to be no masks and no dancing, it's understandable you'd feel disappointed.
Tainted Love: a passionate Hungarian double bill in Hackney
A double bill of operas that were literally made for each other, Péter Eötvös wrote his one act masterpiece Senza sangue in 2015 to act as a partner piece for Bartók's Duke Bluebeard’s Castle.