Janáček’s astonishing Mr Brouček gets a wonderful performance from Rattle, soloists, Tenebrae and LSO

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Janáček, The Excursions of Mr Brouček (‘Výlety páně Broučkovy’, concert performance): Soloists, Tenebrae; London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 4.5.2025 (CC)

The London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Simon Rattle in The Excursions of Mr Brouček © Mark Allan/LSO

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Sondra Radvanovsky brings her own ideas about Turandot to The Royal Opera’s much-revived production

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Puccini, Turandot: Soloists, Royal Opera Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Rafael Payare (conductor). Broadcast live (directed by Bridget Caldwell) from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, to Cineworld Basildon, Essex, 1.4.2025. (JPr)

Sondra Radvanovsky (Princess Turandot), SeokJong Baek (Calaf) and Paul Hopwood (Emperor Altoum) © Tristram Kenton

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London Handel Festival 2025: Apollo e Dafne and The Choice of Hercules is a Thomas Guthrie show of excellence

United KingdomUnited Kingdom London Handel Festival 2025 – Apollo e Dafne (HWV122) and The Choice of Hercules (HWV69): Soloists, La Nuova Musica / David Bates (conductor) with New English Ballet Theatre. Shoreditch Town Hall, 27.3.2025. (AK)

Dan D’Souza (Apollo) in Apollo e Dafne © Craig Fuller Photography

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Jonathan Dove’s new opera Uprising may prove a transformative experience for some

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Jonathan Dove, Uprising: Soloists, RSNO Youth Chorus, RSNO Chorus Academy, RSNO Changed Voices, Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Ellie Slorach (conductor). Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 28.3.2025. (SRT)

Ellie Slorach conducts Ffion Edwards (Lola) and the RSNO in Uprising in Glasgow © Katie Kean

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Well-chosen cast, but it is difficult to connect with Opera North’s Flying Dutchman ‘reinterpretation’

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Opera North 2025 – Wagner, The Flying Dutchman (Der fliegende Holländer): Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Opera North / Garry Walker (conductor). Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, The Quays, Salford, 15.3.2025. (MC)

Layla Claire (Senta) with the ladies of the Chorus of Opera North © James Glossop

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