Evelin Novak's pristinely sterling technique and stunningly silvery lyricism were the hallmarks that not only made her Pamina shine but also led the ensemble cast with aplomb and undefiled beauty. Please

Götz Friedrich's legendary production of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro at the Deutsche Oper Berlin hosts a veritable cavalcade of astoundingly brilliant shining stars. Please enjoy my review and let me know

Padraic Rowan has capitalized on his trademark virility, handsomeness, and masculine charm to make Papageno a thoroughly lovable birdcatcher. Special thanks to Jonas Wuermeling for the free ticket. Please

Overlooking my conflicting sentiments about Rolando Villazón's overall vocal form as Idomeneo, his unique brand of charisma remains interesting. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.

Maria Sardaryan gracefully and elegantly establishes herself as a lyric coloratura soprano buttressed with silky vocal clarity and organized discipline as the Queen of the Night. Please enjoy my review

Artur Garbas's vocal performance prowess continues to shine and shimmer as the iconic bird catcher Papageno. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.

An eclectic cocktail of slapstick humor and romantic passions percolate Jürgen Flimm's production of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden with some ecstasy and fabulous artistry.

Gallantry, exuberance, vigor, virility, aplomb, nobility, and regality are the attributes in Andrei Danilov's dashing portrayal of Prince Tamino, a role he has been singing for over a decade. Please enjoy

Silvery silkiness, golden glory, fabulous femininity, and exquisite elegance are the unparalleled hallmarks solidifying Heidi Elisabeth Meier as Pamina. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.

Youthful dignity, cultivated technique, and elegant nobility are the hallmarks that have made Kangyoon Shine Lee radiate like the stars in the Milky Way as Prince Tamino. Please enjoy my review and let

Nina Solodovnikova, a consistently rising lyric coloratura soprano, shines and makes a strong impression as the beautiful and fair Princess Pamina. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.

Embracing a vast array of roles designated for both lyric coloratura sopranos and dramatic coloratura sopranos, Diana Schnürpel performs one of the many roles she has been renowned for The Queen of the

A charming young light lyric soprano, who is also capable of doing coloratura soprano roles, made her mark tonight as the pristinely tender Princess Pamina. Please enjoy my review and let me know your

From his beginnings as a light lyric tenor to his current tenures in challenging leading tenor roles, Saimir Pirgu tackles Idomeneo the Cretan King torn between his regal duty and filial bond with his

A host of young singers make their mark at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin in the third Mozart opera that had Lorenzo da Ponte collaborating as his librettist. Please enjoy my review and let

Graduating from the flirtatiously flitting Fiakermilli to the imperious Queen of the Night was Hye-Young Moon, a young lyric coloratura soprano who embraced the challenge of tackling this demanding yet

David McVicar's production of Mozart's Idomeneo may eclectically combine Feudal-Era Japanese, Middle Eastern, European, and Greek aesthetics, but how do the singers fare in their roles in this production?

Rainelle Krause, a lyric coloratura soprano renowned for her fearlessness as an aerial acrobat, heralds the stage as one of her calling-card roles, The Queen of the Night, alongside the astounding light

How worthwhile is it to have some Deutsche Oper Berlin veterans in this fine Da Ponte/Mozart opera? Find out in this review.

Ah, La Grande Madame Anna-Kristiina Kaappola. Once upon a time, she was one of the most famous Queens of the Night not only throughout Europe but the world. Nowadays that she bade farewell to the coloratura