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An updated Poppea crowned in Melbourne
An updated staging of this 17th-century opera, with great singing and acting, is more successful than its somewhat distracting updated orchestration.
Finally back indoors: a thrilling EIF opening concert
Sir Donald Runnicles led a vivid account of The Pines of Rome and an exciting yet thoughtful performance of Carmina Burana with three superb soloists.
A “poem of blood and lust” reconsidered at Deutsche Oper Berlin
If you have dismissed this opera as overstuffed kitsch in the past, you might want to take a look at this production. It could well change your mind.
Friedrich’s classic Ballo revived in Berlin
Conductor Ivan Repušić leads a successful revival of Verdi’s playful masterpiece, with a solid cast.
Journey to nowhere: Il viaggio a Reims at the Deutsche Oper
The Deutsche Oper's production of Rossini's sparkling occasion piece is big on gags but short on stardust.
Zum Zerreißen spannend: Francesca da Rimini an der Deutschen Oper
Christof Loy ist an der Deutschen Oper Berlin mit der selten gespielten Oper Francesca da Rimini von Riccardo Zandonai ein echter Opernthriller gelungen.