Russell Thomas had striking stage presence in this revival of Keith Warner’s production

Floris Visser’s new production of Puccini’s tragic love story features some persuasive performances from its two leads

Ethel Smyth’s under-appreciated work matches a drama of powerful moral principles with a score of remarkable individuality and inspiration

This unique ensemble played their all-Strauss programme gloriously

Kožená adriotly balances the two sides of singer-dancer Anna in a performance of Kurt Weill and Bertold Brecht’s final project

This production of Wagner’s opera warns of the dangers of an embattled society putting its trust in a charismatic leader

The superstar soprano is touring this nature-focused show to five continents

The director evokes neglected contemporary estuary towns in her new version of the coastal tragedy

This rendition by the French group confirmed the view of those who rate the piece as one of Handel’s most inspired creations

A feminist retelling of Handel’s story mostly makes sense, and highlights the clash of belief systems

This day of music composed in the camps and the ghetto was tough but beautiful

From a celebration of the power of the voice to an adaptation of a dystopian novel, the worlds of dance, opera and classical music are looking firmly forward

Even if clarity of diction was intermittent, the sheer beauty of tone was undeniable

Covid restrictions not only initiated the creation of the work but also added unexpected drama to the performance

The direction doesn’t stand up but the performances are knockout

The singer’s prioritising of expression over tone paid off to affecting effect

The American pair brought verve and spark to their programme, to an enthusiastic response

Despite a number of illnesses and technical issues, the potential of this new production still shone through

This brilliantly frugal production provides a splendid backdrop for some excellent voices

A fortuitous scheduling clash that allowed us to see two fascinating interpretations of this enigmatic fable