Germany R. Schumann, Bartók, Zemlinsky: Soloists, Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra / Karina Canellakis (conductor). Hamburg State Opera, 20.5.2026. (DM-D)
Frauenliebe und -Sterben: three masterpieces – two centuries – one narrative
Opera & Ballet
Collected opera and ballet reviews
Experiments in Opera’s collaborative incubation unit gives birth to Constance: A Confession
United States Various, Constance: A Confession: Soloists, Hypercube Ensemble / Dmitriy Glivinskiy (conductor). Experiments in Opera, HERE, New York, 16.5.2026. (RP)
Impressive production and performance of The Rape of Lucretia at the Royal Academy of Music
United Kingdom Britten, The Rape of Lucretia: Soloists. Royal Academy Sinfonia / Lada Valešová (conductor). Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music, London, 13.5.2026. (MB)
Intensely moving performance of Puccini’s timeless La bohème from Diva Opera and NIO
United Kingdom Puccini, La bohème: Soloists, Northern Ireland Opera Chorus / Bryan Evans (music director and piano). Carlisle Memorial Church, Belfast, 16.5.2026. (RB)
A stirring Fidelio in concert at Cleveland’s Mandel Opera and Humanities Festival
United States Beethoven, Fidelio: Soloists, Cleveland Orchestra Chorus (director: Lisa Wong), Cleveland Orchestra / Franz Welser-Möst (conductor). Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, Cleveland, 15.5.2026. (MSJ)
Mirko Roschkoswski’s remarkable role debut in Hannover’s compelling Die Tote Stadt
Germany Korngold, Die Tote Stadt: Lower Saxony State Orchestra Hannover / Mario Hartmuth (conductor). Hannover State Opera, 14.5.2026. (DM-D)
Heartbeat Opera’s stark, penetrating Vanessa takes Manhattan by storm
United States Barber, Vanessa: Soloists, Heartbeat Opera Band / Jacob Ashworth (conductor). Heartbeat Opera, Baruch Performing Arts Center, New York, 14.5.2026. (RP)
Original, immersive and emotionally challenging ENO production of Du Yun’s Angel’s Bone in Manchester
United Kingdom English National Opera’s, Angel’s Bone: Soloists, Kantos Chamber Choir, Members of the BBC Philharmonic / Baldur Brönnimann (conductor). Aviva Studios, Manchester, 12.5.2026. (JB)
