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Natalya Romaniw Jumped Into ‘Die Walküre’ and Owned Her Role

The Welsh-Ukrainian singer Natalya Romaniw was a late addition to a new “Die Walküre” in London, but she has become a highlight of the production.

By Hugh Morris

Classical Music Gelb, Peter La Forza del Destino (Opera) Netrebko, Anna Opera Royal Opera House Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Zurich Opera

More European Opera Houses Welcome Back Anna Netrebko

The star soprano, who lost work after Russia invaded Ukraine because of her past support of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, will return to the stage in Zurich and London.

By Javier C. Hernandez

Clayton, Allan Festen (Movie) Festen (Opera) Finley, Gerald Hall, Lee Jones, Richard (1953- ) London (England) Opera Royal Opera House Turnage, Mark-Anthony Vinterberg, Thomas

In ‘Festen,’ a Nightmare Birthday Becomes an Opera

The composer who put Anna Nicole Smith’s life onstage has a new piece: an adaptation of a cult movie about child abuse.

By Alex Marshall

Bavarian State Opera Bieito, Calixto Castellucci, Romeo Der Ring des Nibelungen (Opera) Kosky, Barrie (1967- ) Kratzer, Tobias Opera Paris Opera Royal Opera House Schwarz, Valentin (Stage Director) Wagner, Richard

How Directors Mine the Gold at the Heart of Wagner’s ‘Ring’

Productions take very different approaches to the central symbol of this epic cycle, treating Wagner with daring freedom.

By Zachary Woolfe