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Nina Stemme stars in an unforgettable Elektra in Baden-Baden
The Baden-Baden Easter Festival presents an extraordinary performance of Elektra, with Nina Stemme in the title role and the Berliner Philharmoniker, led by Kirill Petrenko, in a stark and modern production.
Two-thirds of a triumph: Tatjana Gürbaca’s Trittico in Vienna
The first premiere of the new Staatsoper season is a qualified success, led by Eleanora Buratto's superb Suor Angelica and Ambrogio Maestri's masterly Gianni Schicchi in Puccini's triptych of one-act operas.
Vienna's new Salome: orchestral excellence, vocal virtuosity
Already a psychodrama as written, the Salome according to Cyril Teste takes us deeper into what makes the protagonist – or is she a tragic heroine? – into who she is.
Nina Stemme and Lise Davidsen shine in a lyrical Elektra at the Met
Two sopranos bring intensity and tenderness to Strauss’ powerful opera in a revival of the timeless production by Patrice Chéreau.
A brilliant new Salome launches Zurich Opera's season
Andreas Homoki's staging takes full advantage of Hartmut Meyer’s utterly spectacular set, while Elena Stikhina sings the difficult title role to perfection.
Puccini’s Il trittico: a successful revival in Munich
Ermonela Jaho steals the scene as Suor Angelica in a very successful revival of Lotte de Beer’s production.