Performer: Vienna Symphony Orchestra

In a week where Vienna welcomes two new productions of Bellini's Norma, MusikTheater an der Wien sets a high bar with Vasily Barkhatov's staging. 

At the Bregenz Festival, director Philpp Stölzl gives us a radical updating of the classic, with an interpretation many miles away from Weber.

Anna Goryachova and Mélissa Petit shine as doomed lovers Tancredi and Amenaide, while Jan Philipp Gloger's contemporary setting has much to offer, but doesn't quite nail the landing.

The renowned Japanese composer talks about his new symphony and viola concerto, his long collaboration with Hiyao Miyazaki, and his personal replica of Mahler’s tiny composition hut.

As Matthias Naske prepares to celebrate a decade in charge at the Wiener Konzerthaus, he reflects on the challenges presented by the pandemic and on curating diverse programming for the city. 

The Spanish conductor talks to Isabella Steppan about his plans in Vienna and Bayreuth, as well as items left on his personal bucket list.