Sebastian Barnstorf

“The Flying Dutchman” in Bayreuth

Mr H.’s campaign of revenge is now entering its fifth year: Dmitri Tcherniakov’s consistently ‘ship-free’ interpretation of *The Flying Dutchman*[…]

Alexandra Szemerédy and Magdolna Parditka present a cleverly conceived *Rienzi*, which ultimately runs out of steam due to the director’s[…]

Bel canto fascism at the Lindenoper: in Berlin, Vasily Barkhatov presents a “Norma” set against a backdrop of Italian pottery[…]

106 years after its original premiere, the State Opera in Hanover is staging Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s ‚Die tote Stadt‘ for[…]

Of love and power at the World Tree: Sláva Daubnerová portrays the journey from beginning to end, from Alpha to[…]

Down-to-earth and mediating: the Harztheater presents a ‘Valkyrie’ that captivates its audience and brings Wagner’s world drama out of the[…]

Psychogram of an Abused Woman: The Wrocław Opera presents a Salome full of intense sonic and visual splendour, revealing abysses[…]

My Dear Swan: In Hanover, Richard Brunel presents a bird-laden Lohengrin of remarkable depth and complexity, offering the most comprehensive[…]

Psychological Portrait and Church Critique: Adele Thomas presents a successful and compelling interpretation of Tannhäuser in her Wagner debut at[…]

With a bouquet of flowers, charm, but no bowler hat: Christian Stückl presents a new ‘Rosenkavalier’ for the Hanover State[…]