Wagner's Die Walküre at Royal Opera: revelatory and apocalyptic 5/5 This stark and stunning production by Barrie Kosky is apocalyptic and breathtaking Evening Standard · May 2, 2025
Das Rheingold review – uncluttered staging is a compelling start to Kosky’s Ring cycle With the figure of earth goddess Erda present throughout, the message – of the despoliation of the natural world – is clear. There’s no weak link in a uniformly strong cast, and in the pit Pappano has the measure of Wagner’s grandeur and intimacy The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023
Das Rheingold at the Royal Opera review: this could be a Ring to savour as it unfolds in the coming years Christopher Maltman is well on the way to becoming a truly great Wotan Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023
‘The most dangerous stage I’ve ever been on’: the wildest performances of Wagner’s Ring Gods! Dragons! Horned helmets! Swords! Valkyries! The 15-hour apocalyptic epic is about to explode onto the Royal Opera stage. But what’s the best way to tackle ‘the ultimate opera’? The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023
Otello review – a truly compelling and long overdue revival American tenor Russell Thomas – the first black man to sing the title role at Covent Garden – delivers a searing and shattering performance The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022