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Overpowering Candide at Royal Swedish Opera
Ole Anders Tandberg's edgy take on Bernstein's satirical operetta is lifted by some good performances but marred by an overpowering orchestra.
Anne Sofie von Otter dominates the scene in Stockholm's Carmélites
The Royal Swedish Opera revives Garpe’s production of Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites with a committed cast.
Bohlin's Tristessa premieres in Stockholm
The Royal Swedish Opera produces a new work based on a 1977 novel by Angela Carter, brought to life by composer Jonas S. Bohlin, librettist Torbjörn Elensky and visual artist Ann-Sofi Sidén.
Eugene Onegin in Stockholm: Tatyana steals the show
Young soprano Cornelia Beskow impresses as Tatyana in an all-Swedish performance of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece.
Vampires take centre-stage at Royal Swedish Opera
A frightyfully enjoyable world premiere of Victoria Borisova-Ollas first opera, turned into a giant Halloween party, where the Kungliga Operan is invaded by an audience of vampires, emaciated Victorian ladies and sinister characters.
A highly accomplished start to Stockholm's Ring
John Lundgren, bullet-headed, youthful and overbearing, gave a world-class performance as Wotan.