John Copley's enduring production of one of the most famously melodious and popular of all operas is...
Massenet composed his opera about Cenerentola nearly 80 years after Rossini did his. And if you are ...
New peoduction, 2009. Filmed by the Royal Opera House in co-production with Opus Arte, June 13/17....
Live from the Royal Opera 2008. David McVicar’s powerful 2008 production of Strauss's opera – based ...
The French have occupied Sicily, and Hélène is held hostage by Montfort, the French governor, who ha...
Richard Strauss's opera, from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden....
Captain Vere, an old man, is haunted by a moment in his life when he was tested and found wanting. ...
The star singers in this revival of the 2006 production were Angela Gheorghiu, Jonas Kaufmann and Br...
After the destruction of Troy, the Trojan warrior Énée sets out on a journey to found a new dynasty....
At a glittering party in 18th-century Paris, the poet Andréa Chenier delivers an impassioned denunci...
“Kaufmann is performing the title role for the first time, and it’s hard to imagine him bettered. Hi...
The great storyteller Hoffmann is losing himself to drink. His rival in love, Councillor Lindorf, cl...
Cio-Cio-San, the young Japanese bride of dashing American officer Lieutenant Pinkerton, finds her ro...
The painter Mario Cavaradossi helps a fugitive escape – and so attracts the attention of Scarpia, th...
A count has designs on his personal valet's fiancée and is determined to stop their wedding taking p...
Puccini’s passionate opera is conducted by Antonio Pappano and stars a superb young cast including N...
Antonio Pappano conducts a stellar cast of singers in favourite arias, duets and choruses from opera...
Count Almaviva lives with his Countess on their estate near Seville. The Count has his eye on his wi...
Paris, 1900. Penniless writer Rodolfo believes that art is all he needs – until he meets Mimì, the l...
