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An ambitious update of Dialogues of the Carmelites in Prague
Barbora Horáková’s new staging of Poulenc’s historic tragedy hits hard at the Prague State Opera, but it never quite reaches its goal.
Parsifal reconsidered: A provocative improvisation in Prague
Timo Riihonen and Ester Pavlů stand out in a strong cast which carries Andreas Homoki's revised version of Wagner's final opera.
Musically excellent Bartered Bride in Prague marred by meta production
Smetana in Prague is never likely to be less than a delight, and the National Theatre assembles a fine cast for a revival of Alice Nellis' production of his greatest opera.
Dido and Aeneas in Prague: wide-eyed wonderment
Alice Nellis' staging of Purcell's masterpiece is both historically faithful and innovatively modern. With Collegium 1704 providing the early music chops, it's a rare treat.
Reimann's Lear makes for a dark season finale at Prague State Opera
Aribert Reimann's Lear takes no prisoners in a disturbing portrayal of a world gone awry, but Barbora Horáková's scattergun direction adds to the confusion.
Cherubini’s Medea falls flat in Prague
The challenges of Cherubini’s version of the Greek tragedy prove too much for the National Theatre to overcome.