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Homoki's Ring Cycle continues with Die Walküre at Opernhaus Zürich
A stellar production of Die Walküre premieres in Zurich, not far from the location where Richard Wagner composed it.
A subtly revised Madama Butterfly returns to the Covent Garden stage
Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier’s production has undergone a year of expert scrutiny before this well-sung revival.
Dramatic music-making at its finest as Homoki's Zurich Ring begins
A match made in heaven: director's Homoki's compelling interpretation of Das Rheingold is married to exciting musical direction from Gianandrea Noseda, not to mention the stellar cast of singers.
Bangs and whimpers: Cal McCrystal directs Le Comte Ory at Garsington
Garsington Opera's new production of Rossini's comic masterpiece is a bawdy hoot, but humour aside it features an ensemble who provide first-class bel canto singing.
Gripping Dvořák’s Requiem with Ringborg in Dublin
A compelling rendition of Dvořák’s infrequently heard Requiem. Conductor Ringborg brought the work to life inspiring both the RTE NSO and the chorus. They were joined by a strong quartet of solo voices.
How to stage magic: Glyndebourne's Rusalka
A welcome return to the Glyndebourne Festival for Melly Still's staging, which brings out the full emotional range of Dvořák’s fairytale of denial, heartbreak and forgiveness.