The second part of Patrice Chérau's epoch-making Bayreuth Ring is a radical re-imagining of Die Walküre, unprecedented in its psychological penetration. This production of " Die Walkure," staged as part of Patrice Chereau's Centenary celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the completion of the "Ring," this lavish performance features Donald McIntyre as Wotan, Peter Hofmann as Siegmund, and Gweneth Jones as Brunnhilde; Pierre Boulez conducts the Orchester Der Bayreuther Festspiel.

This short begins with a pair thriving in a lush paradise representing the Garden of Eden. The pair ...

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Two mystical beings emerge from the scenery, embarking on a journey through Gallup— Na'nízhoozhí in ...

Glyndebourne's pulsating new production of the Waltz King's much-loved comic operetta. Its story c...

Ten short pieces directed by ten different directors, including Ken Russell, Jean-Luc Godard, Robert...

The legendary director Ruth Berghaus created this staging of Carl Maria von Weber’s Der Freischütz a...

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TANNHÄUSER UND DER SÄNGERKRIEG AUF WARTBURG is a grand opera by Richard Wagner in three acts. After ...

An aging opera singer looks back on her long life, including her relationships with her vocal teache...

A beautiful singer and a battling priest try to reform a Barbary Coast saloon owner in the days befo...

The most popular Czech comic opera, with a libretto by Karel Sabina, marking the 200th anniversary o...

In the Summer of 2009, the British director Nigel Lowery and the Iranian choreographer Amir Hosseinp...

The Cat in the Hat is all set for a lovely picnic, but the evil Grinch changes his plans by inventin...

Star soprano Anna Netrebko adds Donizetti’s hapless heroine to her growing list of Met triumphs in t...

This 2008 version of Puccini's LA RONDINE (The Swallow) features acclaimed conductor Carlo Rizzi and...

Madcap physical comedy and impeccable coloratura come together for Natalie Dessay’s indelible portra...

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Having disposed of his enemies, Lucio Silla is now all-powerful. He wants to marry Giunia, but under...

Tsar Saltan marries the youngest of three sisters, having heard that it is her dearest wish to prese...