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Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)
Stefano Montanari; Robert Carsen; Teatro Real; Christian Schmidt; Luis F Carvalho; Orquesta Titular del Teatro Real
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Rameau, Dauvergne, Francœur, Salomon
Louis-Noël Bestion de Camboulas; Véronique Gens; Ensemble Les Surprises
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Bartók: Duke Bluebeard's Castle
Henrik Nánási; Teatro Real; Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra; Alexander Köpeczi; Anna Netrebko; Misi Boros
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Verdi: Simon Boccanegra
Nicola Luisotti; Pierre Audi; Teatro Real; Daniel Montané; Anish Kapoor; Wojciech Dziedzic; Jean Kalman
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Handel: Messiah
Justin Doyle; Teatro Real; Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin; RIAS Kammerchor Berlin; Julia Doyle; Tim Mead
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Giordano: Fedora
Daniel Oren; Teatro Real; Orquesta Titular del Teatro Real; Coro Titular del Teatro Real; Sonya Yoncheva; Luciano Ganci
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Tchaikovsky, Ravel, Willems
George Balanchine; Jacopo Godani; William Forsythe; Compañía Nacional de Danza; Manuel Coves; Barbara Karinska
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Deborah Warner attains her theatrical dream at the Teatro Real
Warner once again displays her unquestionable talent onstage and her affinity with Benjamin Britten, although, on this occasion, the musical aspect are not equally satisfactory.
BNE’s compelling Afanador: a dazzling, surreal view of Andalusia
BNE premieres Marcos Morau's Afanador at Madrid’s Teatro Real. Inspiration is derived from Ruven Afanador’s renowned series of photographs on flamenco dancers, Ángel Gitano and 1000 Kisses.
Illuminating history-makers: Nixon in China lands in Madrid
John Adams’ opera about Richard Nixon’s historic meeting with Mao Tse-Tung is performed with all round excellence, with a real find on the podium in the shape of Olivia Lee-Gunderman.
Acosta Danza thrills Madrid in “Evolution”
The spirit of Cuba visits Madrid as Carlos Acosta's dance troupe performs a mixed at the Teatro Real, including Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's Mermaid.
The martyrs and the oppressed: Peter Grimes at Teatro Real Madrid
The new production of Peter Grimes stands out as the strongest item in Teatro Real's season, with magnificent staging by Deborah Warner and superb musical direction by Ivor Bolton, with outstanding vocal and dramatic performances.
Reality as a staging concept: La traviata at Teatro Real, Madrid
In this historic reopening, Lisette Oropesa offers a magnificent performance, dramatically overwhelming and vocally very unique.
Antonio Ruz’s Electra a sophisticated and poignant tragedy in Madrid
Ballet Nacional de España restages Antonio Ruz’s Electra for its Christmas season at Madrid’s Teatro Real. The splendid production is greeted with widespread audience acclaim.
Don Carlo doesn't find his place in Madrid
Sir David McVicar's unassuming production fails to engage with the political side of Verdi's masterpiece, despite good conducting by Nicola Luisotti and some good singing by a solid cast.