Performer: Ilona Revolskaya

Dove's infectious score nods to Copland, Bernstein and Britten and its tongue-twisting ensembles and high-wire vocal writing were wonderfully performed. 

Brecht and Weill's tirade against Big Money is exceptionally well acted throughout; vocal and musical performances are more mixed.

“Folies Bergère does Greek gods” is how director Martin Duncan describes Offenbach's Orphée aux enfers, and his production for Royal Academy Opera is enormous fun. 

Amélie Niermeyers Inszenierung von Dvořaks Werk ist ein Totalausfall; Sänger und Orchester geben zusätzlich nicht viel Anlass zur Freude.