Performer: Opera Holland Park

Mount Vesuvius looms over Cecilia Stinton’s compelling new production of Così fan tutte.

A thoughtful production from Martin Lloyd-Evans and magnificent playing from Matthew Kofi Walden and the City of London Sinfonia make the case for why Puccini's under-appreciated work is actually so sophisticated. 

Cecilia Stinton’s new production of Lucia di Lammermoor doesn't necessarily make best use of OHP’s performance space, but the singers excel. 

Despite some excellent music-making, John Savournin's production is hindered by a laboured New York relocation. 

Simon Mayo’s Young Adult novels are turned into an operatic romp which explores the fascination of the elements with excellent music and setting, albeit riddled with plot lacunae.

Amid the rough winds of late May, Julia Burbach directs Opera Holland Park's first venture into Wagner – The Flying Dutchman. 

The composer and librettist of one of the most successful contemporary operas tell us about its creation.