Viktor Ullmann's The Fall of the Antichrist at Janáček Brno Festival

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.

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

This bracing performance of The Flying Dutchman is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary musical standards which are at risk in the face of WNO’s subsidy cuts. 

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