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Golden Age Spain meets Soviet Russia in Geneva’s season opener
A grand rendition of Verdi’s Don Carlos opens season at the Grand Théâtre de Genève under the inspired baton of Marc Minkowski, in his first encounter with the opera, directed by Lydia Steier.
Rage against the machine: Rasche's Elektra grinds down performers
More of a distraction than an enhancement, Ulrich Rasche’s giant steel machine grinds down the performers of this dark Elektra, which ultimately stumbles over its own feet.
Reality TV Regietheater: a confused Pêcheurs de perles in Geneva
Lotte de Beer's production of Bizet's “exotic” opera par excellence overextends itself and ultimately loses its way.
Outstanding direction of a fine cast: Faust in Geneva
Plasson shows all his experience; Lavaudant surprises and delights with his direction; a strong cast sing their hearts out. Who can ask for more?
Wozzeck in Geneva: grit and light
A strong, compelling staging – coherent in aesthetic and philosophy, if a little restrained in performance.
A safe bet: Fidelio at the Grand Théâtre
A fairly conventional version of Beethoven's Fidelio at the Grand Théâtre in Geneva plays it safe and ultimately succeeds.