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Technology to the rescue in Zurich's new staging of Boris Godunov
The Zurich Opernhaus tackles the pandemic with an innovative strategy: instead of reducing the size of orchestra and chorus (as many other European opera houses) it removes them from the theatre altogether.
Rotterdam Philharmonic presents a fabulous Frau ohne Schatten
Orchestra and singers reached great heights in this highly lyrical and dramatically flowing Frau ohne Schatten conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
Why, why, why Dalila? More disappointment at Unter den Linden
Daniel Barenboim conducts an underwhelming cast in the Staatsoper's new Samson et Dalila, and Argentinian director Damián Szifron's operatic debut is stale and cliché-ridden.
Stag do: David Bösch's loveless Lustige Weiber at the Staatsoper
Barenboim conducts Otto Nicolai's Falstaff opera with a warmth and affection that is sorely lacking on stage.
Siegfried as chamber opera at Staatsoper Berlin
Daniel Barenboim conducts much of Siegfried as an intimate chamber opera, resulting in an unexpected musical joy, with an excellent cast of singers headed by Michael Volle’s Wanderer.
Michael Volle excels in a Walküre to remember in Berlin
The Staatsoper Berlin celebrate the arrival of Michael Volle, a splendid Wotan, aided by a strong ensemble of singers and Daniel Barenboim's leadership.
