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Rattle conducts a Jenůfa to sear the soul at the Staatsoper Berlin

Although Damiano Michieletto's new production resembles an expensive drama workshop, it’s the marvellous performances that make this such a moving Jenůfa.
On the plague of eternal life: a new Makropulos Affair in Zurich

To outwit death and attain immortality is a dream as old as human history. But isn’t it precisely the finite nature of life that makes it so precious?
An overwhelming Frau ohne Schatten at the Verbier Festival

Young musicians and experienced stars combine for a thrilling Frau in its centenary year
Girl power rules: Vienna State Opera with Die Frau ohne Schatten

The outstanding trio of Nylund, Stemme and Herlitzius soars above a Vienna State Opera Orchestra in thunderous form, led by Christian Thielemann to celebrate the Staatsoper's 150th birthday in style.
“Soap opera at its best”: Katie Mitchell's Jenůfa

Katie Mitchell's second production of Jenůfa is a straightforward, effective reading of the libretto well supported by excellent singing actors.
Suffering, transcendence, redemption: Parsifal at The Met

The Met’s production of Wagner’s Parsifal is a harrowing affair, entrancing in its refusal to charm.