Italianate lyricism illuminates a grim, Russian psychodrama.
An operatic changeling that's both appalling and appealing
Frolicsome music gives way to powerful drama.
Meyerbeer pulled out all the stops in his lavish, final opera.
From London, a stunning, English-language production of a blockbuster by Handel.
Making two operas from one musical score was no problem for Rossini.
Bellini switches gears, in a good-natured bel canto gem
Fate proves unmovable in this confounding, yet compelling masterpiece.
A French master's dreamy take on the classic story of Cinderella
One of literature's all-time greats is a rarity at the opera.
A drama with enough deadly plots for several nights at the opera.
Delibes' finest opera launched one of music's all-time hits.
A masterpiece that blurs lines and shatters barriers.
One of opera's true reformers, Gluck conquered new territory.