Performer: Joshua Higgason

Jay Scheib spices up the visual experience with digital content in his production of Parsifal. Sounds good. But is it?

Sven-Eric Bechtolf's staging holds a balance between philosophy and humour, but Adam Fischer's vivacious conducting is the real star of the evening.

In the tiring role of Menelaus Andreas Schager was a mighty Heldentenor, combining impressive sound power with a dazzling colour and without ever showing a moment of fatigue.