Prom 9: Refined beauty in Beethoven's Fidelio

With Aigul Akhmetshina and Seokjong Baek in the title roles, there are reasons to be optimistic, but The Royal Opera’s revival of Richard Jones’ production is a mixed bag.

Kip Williams and ENO mount an extraordinary new production of Du Yun and Royce Vavrek’s multifaceted opera, with performances of great emotional directness broadcast live on camera.

A traditional Marriage of Figaro entertains with a strong cast, eye-catching design and lighting, and Amanda Holden’s earthy libretto.

Sasha Cooke’s thoughtful role debut anchors Paul Curran’s visually and musically alert but dramatically uneven production.

Neil Armfield’s production for State Opera South Australia combines a sparkling night of entertainment with first class musical values. 

Excellent performances cannot turn a conventional production of Massenet’s Werther into a dramatic experience for the 21st century.