Space oddity
In Lohengrin, populism comes to an apocalyptic end on the Bavarian stage
Munich Opera Festival
5 pieces since 2019.
5
pieces
8
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Direct-to-video
As a burgeoning opera fan, I relied on YouTube to connect me with the art form.
The discreet charm of the bourgeoisie
This July, Munich played host to hordes of football fans in town for the European Championship—and arguably the two finest working sopranos today.
War! What is it good for?
The crown jewel of this year’s Munich Festival is undoubtedly Richard Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde, which opened the Festival on June 29 and will close the Festival with an “Opera for All” screening on July 31.
Roman holiday
A brace of Handel operas at the George Enescu International Festival.