Performer: Andreas Homoki

Andreas Homoki's staging takes full advantage of Hartmut Meyer’s utterly spectacular set, while Elena Stikhina sings the difficult title role to perfection.

*****

Vienna's “Lohengrin in Lederhosen” redeemed by musical performances

George Jahn, 30 Jun

The performance of Wagner’s Lohengrin transcends Andreas Homoki's curious staging, redeemed by vocal and orchestral performances that shine in their nuanced artistry.

****1

Iphigénie en Tauride in Zurich: a bright success in a black grave

Laura Servidei, 04 Feb

Cecilia Bartoli leads a great cast in Gluck’s masterpiece, presented in Zurich in a new insightful production by Andreas Homoki.

*****

A monolithic Nabucco at Dutch National Opera

Jenny Camilleri, 27 Jan

A promising cast on paper is scuppered by a banal, monotonous production and uninspired conducting.

**111

Fidelio in Zurich: singing fine, but staging, “Nein!”

Sarah Batschelet, 21 Jan

In its revival here in Zurich, the soloists and choir of Beethoven's Fidelio give stellar vocal performances. But having done away with any real set, the opera was not without its shortcomings.

**111

Hidden identities, crime and shame: Homoki's Forza returns to Zurich

Sarah Batschelet, 04 Jul

This year’s revival of Andreas Homoki's production features excellent principals, choruses, and sublime orchestration under Fabio Luisi’s seasoned baton. The staging takes far fewer accolades.

***11