Performer: Arturo Gama

Andreas Homoki's meta-staging in Paris' Opéra-Comique cannot detract from strong musical performances at the Edinburgh Festival, led by Gaëlle Arquez as a near-perfect Carmen.  

Deutsche Oper Berlin presents an uninspiring production by David Alden, with a solid cast led by Federica Lombardi. 

A strong cast carries this satisfying revival of Andreas Homoki's production of Salome at Opernhaus Zürich.