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A moving and spirited Gerontius in Dublin

Conductor Kenneth Montgomery shaped a high-energy performance that at times raised the roof and at others was poignant and moving.
Brilliant 100th anniversary season closer from The Cleveland Orchestra

A line-up of well-matched vocal soloists and a chorus in top form, along with passionate conducting by Franz Welser-Möst made for a memorable closing concert of this important milestone season.
Laufenberg’s Elektra a disappointment in Vienna

German theatre director Uwe Eric Laufenberg freely incorporates some of Stanley Kubrik’s horror story concepts into his Elektra, but in ignoring both Sophocles and Strauss, is a long way from shining.
Prom 29: Twilight of the Old Believers

Semyon Bychkov turned in a magisterial account of Mussorgsky's rugged score, aided and abetted by some strong vocal performances.
Bechtolf's Ring returns to the Wiener Staatsoper

A festive air was palpable – the house was technically sold out – as the first of a set of three Ring cycles launched at the Wiener Staatsoper.
Reimann’s murderous Medea at the Staatsoper

In 2010, the première of Reimann's Medea was welcomed with enthusiasm, leading the Staatsoper to relaunch it this season for a second run.