There was, throughout, a keen sense of engagement with Tcherniakov: not necessarily simply mirroring, for that is certainly not what orchestra or conductor should be doing.

Russian director has fully reviewed the story to give it an unexpected dark modern twist. What makes this unusual production work however is the masterful vocal interpretation of French mezzo-soprano

The taking of directorial liberties with established works has come under severe criticism but there are examples like Tcherniakov’s productions where the dabbling with the familiar produces a work

The Orchestre de Paris brought detail, color, and verve to the score under Pablo Heras-Casado’s alert baton, and the Choeur Aedes did their director, Mathieu Romano, proud, with excellent singing an

Ein grosser, aus der gepflegten Luxus-Qualität des Festivals herausragender Abend.