Glyndebourne

As a remedy for autumn blues, nothing beats L’elisir d’amore, while two outstanding performances lift Hansel und Gretel, says John Allison

Fiona Shaw's production of Britten's chamber piece is opera at its most nakedly powerful, says Rupert Christiansen

The tenor recommends his favourite music festivals for catching some opera.

Michael Grandage's production of Billy Budd is Glyndebourne at its matchless best, says Rupert Christiansen.

Acclaimed tenor Mark Padmore talks to Rupert Christiansen about taking on the role of Captain Vere in Billy Budd at Glyndebourne.

The lyric soprano Danielle de Niese, 34, is married to Glyndebourne's owner, Gus Christie. Her weekends are currently spent performing in Don Pasquale and playing host to thousands of opera goers.

Rupert Christiansen reviews Don Pasquale at Glyndebourne.

Jonathan Kent's hyperactive production injected chaos rather than variety into Rameau's monotonous Hippolyte et Aricie, says Rupert Christiansen.

Rupert Christiansen on a summer spent haring between Glyndebourne, Grange Park and Garsington.

Richard Jones's 2009 production of Verdi's Falstaff is superbly revived, says John Allison.

Rupert Christiansen reviews Glyndebourne's new production of Richard Strauss's opera.

Rupert Christiansen prays for fine weather as he previews a summer of festivals.

A woman conductor will lead the Last Night of the Proms for the first time ever this year, it has been announced, as organisers reveal the complete Wagner Ring Cycle will also be debuted.

The Yellow Sofa has a sensitive, atmospheric score but the opera fails to spring into life, writes Rupert Christiansen.

Twin Ravel operas make a fine and fitting finale to the 2012 Glyndebourne season

Rupert Christiansen finds Ravel's style is is too soft-centred for the hard wit of farce in L’Heure espagnole at Glyndebourne.

Star-studded opera gala Operalia had two moments of gold standard, but The Fairy Queen had genuine party spirit, writes Rupert Christiansen.

Michael Grandage's production of Le nozze di Figaro at Glyndebourne is pure joy, writes Rupert Christiansen.

Two very different opera experiences in a week for Sameer Rahim

Melly Still’s new production of Janacek's masterpiece achieves a delicate balance between whimsy and mysticism, says Rupert Christiansen