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Dead Man Walking at English National Opera: a superb execution
Anneliese Miskimmon's ENO production of Jake Heggie and Terence McNally's tale of crime, repentance, compassion and redemption compels from start to finish.
Kicking down the door: The Marriage of Figaro revived at ENO
ENO's revival features a striking performance from Mary Bevan as bride-to-be Susanna, but elements of the staging continue to raise eyebrows.
Tézier's suave Scarpia steals the limelight in ROH Tosca revival
Tosca is back for another run, more dimly lit than ever, but illuminated by French baritone Ludovic Tézier as a Scarpia oozing with sinister charm and ironic humour.
Wagner on big screens: Opera Australia’s Rheingold is a mixed bag
The opening Opera Australia's much-delayed Ring cycle contains wonderful visuals, and a standout performance from Warwick Fyfe as Alberich, but also moments of bafflement and excess.
Korngold's extravagant opera The Dead City staged in style by ENO
Annilese Miskimmon directs a the first ever production by ENO of Erich Korngold's tale of bereavement, grief and the poisonous impact of lost love on an obsessive mind.
Stylish, traditional Tosca revived at the Royal Opera House
In a face-off between Gabriele Viviani's Scarpia and Malin Byström’s Tosca in this solid revival of Jonathan Kent's 2006 production, there could only be one winner