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Kirill Petrenko conquers La Scala with a splendid Rosenkavalier
The Russian conductor convinces everyone with a magnificent interpretation of Strauss' score, leading an outstanding cast in Henry Kupfer's exquisite production.
Johan Botha's death casts a pall over Madama Butterfly
Kristine Opolais may not pass so easily for an oriental 15 year old, but her Cio-Cio San deftly avoids Titipu stereotypes.
A traditional Carmen at the Staatsoper
Vienna State Opera's traditional production of Carmen managed to create an evening of both sumptious music and exciting drama on stage.
Daniele Abbado’s disappointing Don Carlo in Vienna
Daniele’s Abbado’s black-box production of Don Carlo augurs a crash landing with no survivors.
Verdi’s version of the Opera Ball
Young Russian coloratura soprano Maria Nazarova gets the Oscar.
Lindstrom triumphs in a vintage Salome
Carole Wilson’s Herodias almost upstages Lise Lindstrom’s sexy Salome in a fine revival of Boleslaw Barlog's 1972 production in Vienna.