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ZurichThe Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker
Marius Petipa; Lev Ivanov; Christian Spuck; Ballett Zürich; Ballett Zürich Junior Company; Paul Connelly; Rufus Didwiszus; Buki Shiff; Martin Gebhardt
MunichLa Calisto
Cavalli: La Calisto
Christopher Moulds; David Alden; Bavarian State Opera; Paul Steinberg; Buki Shiff; Pat Collins; Bayerisches Staatsorchester
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The Nutcracker and the Mouse King: A redesign in Zürich
In Zurich, ballet director Christian Spuck recently launched the second season of the multi-layered ballet he choreographed to the great P.I. Tchaikovsky score.
Cavalli's La Calisto returns to Munich
A flamboyant production and a wonderful cast of singers seals a big success for this gem of the early Baroque.
A dazzling Semiramide at the Royal Opera
Lengthy but full of melodic invention, Semiramide finally made her triumphant return to the Royal Opera in David Alden's fine new production.
A new Nutcracker in Zurich
In an entirely new version of the ballet, choreographer Christian Spuck wanted to explore the darker realms and fantasy of the ETA Hoffmann narrative that inspired Tchaikovsky’s suite.
Testé, Spyres and Pudova stand out in Hoffmann
Offenbach's vivid setting of ETA Hoffmann's fantastic tales gets an enjoyable outing, with Spyres, Testé and Pudova the undoubted stars of the show.
Making Babylon great again: Semiramide in Munich
The Rossini masterpiece is brought to life by an inspired conductor and four first-class singers in a new, modern production by David Alden.