Extravagant minimalism Extravagant minimalism

Ahead of his new production of Die Frau ohne Schatten, Barrie Kosky chats with Kevin Ng in Aix about pretty much everything — except the details of his new Frau.

By July 02, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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The Grand Salzburg Hotel The Grand Salzburg Hotel

A.J. Goldmann on the Salzburg Festival’s revolving doors, both in its administration and in its delectable production of Il viaggio a Reims.

By May 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Hit me with your best Shoshty Hit me with your best Shoshty

Barrie Kosky’s zany production of The Nose time-steps back onto the Komische Oper Berlin stage.

By March 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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A lady of coarse and vulgar inclinations A lady of coarse and vulgar inclinations

A stark, sweltering performance of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk shocks the Komische Oper Berlin.

By February 02, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Capital punishment Capital punishment

A patchy production and musical performance can’t dull the edge of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny at the Komische Oper Berlin

By December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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There’s a parade in town There’s a parade in town

Les Brigands at the Paris Opera is an expensive joke that never lands

By July 08, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Pennies from heaven Pennies from heaven

BAM is back!

By April 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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