Performer: Fiona Kimm

Laurence Cummings and John Caird’s second Garsington exploration of the operas of Monteverdi brims with wonderfully playing and singing in an attractive setting.

Terrific music making with a light directorial touch brings mixed results to Monteverdi's 1643 masterpiece. 

David Alden's production is a vivid telling of Janáček's devastating village drama. With a terrific cast and a splendid performance from the pit, this revival is an unalloyed artistic success.

Brought to life by some sensational singing from a strong cast, Kosky's staging delivers repeated emotional punches. 

A memorable performance makes a worthy memorial to the late, great Bernard Haitink, who conducted the production's premiere. 

An embarrassingly trite libretto proves unsalvageable, even with a committed cast of singers.