Peter Grimes at Royal Opera: A poleaxing production 4/5 Benjamin Britten’s opera is reimagined in gritty and grisly fashion in Deborah Warner’s powerful new take Evening Standard · May 6
Tosca at Royal Opera: the controversial return of Russian soprano Anna Netrebko 4/5 The new Tosca at Royal Opera marks the debut of Jakub Hrusa as music director but also the return of Anna Netrebko to the spotlight Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025
Jenufa at the Royal Opera House review: symbolic, psychologically probing and more potent than ever 4/5 This revival was Jakub Hrusa’s first production as Covent Garden’s music director designate – the venue is in safe hands Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025
Things to do in Chicago Nov. 23-29: The Mix A revival of ‘The Wiz,’ a Pentatonix holiday concert and the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade are among the entertainment highlights of the week ahead. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023
Royal Opera House announces Jakub Hrůša as its new music director The Czech-born conductor will take over from Antonio Pappano in 2025. He talks exclusively to the Guardian about what shape the opera house will take under his musical leadership The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2022
Lohengrin review: an evening of acute theatrical potency This production of Wagner’s opera warns of the dangers of an embattled society putting its trust in a charismatic leader Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2022