Performer: Hongni Wu

Stripped of its original superstar casting, Gounod’s grand opera provides entertainment but fails to cohere. 

In its tenth year and going strong, the biennial Éva Marton International Singing Competition fields an even level of talent in an entertaining finale. 

With the help of excellent singing and acting performances from a cast led by Asmik Grigorian and Joshua Guerrero, Puccini’s tale of abandonment hits home.

With so many talented young artists appearing in this season, editor Mark Pullinger selects ten we’re particularly excited to follow this year.