Madison Schindele surveys the endlessly diverse offerings of Berlin’s 2026-27 opera season.
A stark, sweltering performance of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk shocks the Komische Oper Berlin.
“Call me traditional, but I want to see a silver platter!”
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
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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