Janáček’s immortality masterpiece The Makropulos Case finally reaches the Royal Opera House
The Czech composer’s opera feels more topical than ever, with a captivating Ausrine Stundyte at its heart
The Czech composer’s opera feels more topical than ever, with a captivating Ausrine Stundyte at its heart

Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra tune in to the twists and turns of the Janáček drama

With intriguing glimpses of vulnerability, there has been none better in this production since it was first mounted more than…

Director Barrie Kosky homes in on Wagner’s ecological message and delivers it with flair

Kenneth MacMillan’s grown-up, complex historical narrative is strongly cast and performed

Punchy playing and fine singing do Britten’s fail-safe narrative justice at the Linbury Theatre

With a pungent, propulsive score and gutsy singing, this world premiere at the Bayerische Staatsoper deserves to be heard widely