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Performer: Hanna Schwarz

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Redemption Song: Jenůfa triumph signals a bright future for Hrůsa

Corinne Winters (Jenůfa) © ROH | Camilla Greenwell
Corinne Winters is phenomenal as the self-possessed Jenůfa in The Royal Opera's revival of Claus Guth's powerful staging. 
*****
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From light-hearted to heartbreaking: Il trittico at Salzburg Festival

Suor Angelica: Karita Mattila (La Zia Principessa) and Asmik Grigorian (Suor Angelica) © SF | Monika Rittershaus
Asmik Grigorian is captivating in an unobtrusive production of Puccini's three one-act operas. Under Franz Welser-Möst, the Vienna Philharmonic is on top form.
*****
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A fable without morality: Eötvös' Sleepless fascinates and unsettles

Péter Eötvös’ new opera dazzles and dismays in equal measure at the Grand Théâtre de Genève.

****1
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Transcendent new Jenůfa debuts at Theater an der Wien

Director Lotte De Beer's thoroughly realized, aesthetically rich and beautifully executed production of Janáček's masterpiece is anchored by strong performances from Nina Stemme and Svetlana Aksenova.
*****
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A parable for our times: Eötvös' Sleepless premieres in Berlin

Peter Eötvös's thirteenth opera, based on the Trilogy by Norwegian author Jon Fosse, chronicles the struggles of a young couple to search for their own identity and place in society.
****1
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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.
****1
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ParisIl Trittico

Opéra national de Paris
Puccini
Carlo Rizzi; Christof Loy; Opéra national de Paris; Étienne Pluss; Barbara Drosihn; Fabrice Kebour; Orchestre de l'Opéra national de Paris