DVD Spotlight. A New Light - La Scala gives 'Maria Stuarda' the royal treatment, by Gregory Moomjy. '... the cast was in fine voice ...'

The Quality of the Cooks - Verdi comic operas on stage, tasted by Giuseppe Pennisi

DVD Spotlight. A Rarity - Jonathan Dove's 'The Adventures of Pinocchio', reviewed by Howard Smith. '... considerable merits on display ...'

A Bombshell - Carmen at the movies, by Maria Nockin

Meticulously Explored - Bellini's 'La Somnambula' provides a long-awaited answer to an age-old question, as experienced by Gregory Moomjy

Low cost, but effective - 'Tosca' and 'Butterfly' with live electronics, by Giuseppe Pennisi

A Thrilling New Option - 'Il Trovatore' from Barcelona, experienced in Arizona by Maria Nockin

DVD Spotlight. Malignant Fate - Donizetti's 'Maria Stuarda', recommended by Robert Anderson. '... wonderfully alert ...'

DVD Spotlight. Evident Delight - Puccini's 'La rondine', heard by Robert Anderson. '... exciting acrobatics ...'

Power and Depth - Puccini's 'Il Trittico', reviewed by Rebecca Schmid

CD Spotlight. An Exceptional Recording - Mozart's 'Idomeneo', treasured by Patric Standford. '... beautifully paced and crafted ...'

Alive and Well - Giuseppe Pennisi experiences Zeffirelli's latest 'La traviata'

DVD Spotlight. Attractive and Skilful - Royal Opera's 'Hansel and Gretel', recommended by Patric Standford. '... a first class cast ...'

A New Dimension - Giuseppe Pennisi reports that chamber opera is alive and well

Much Praise - 'Orpheus in the Underworld' from Kentish Opera, reviewed by Pippa Hare

Excellent Singing - Handel and Rossini from Los Angeles Opera impress Maria Nockin

Warmth and Richness - Massenet's 'Werther', heard by Mike Wheeler

Particularly Effective - Mozart's 'Così fan tutte', heard by Mike Wheeler

Style and Drama - Gluck's 'Alceste', heard by Robert Hugill

Quirky Opera - Mike Wheeler experiences Janácek's 'The excursions of Mr Broucek'

CD Spotlight. Fine-honed Skill - Alessandro Scarlatti's 'Davidis pugna et victoria', heard by Robert Anderson

Too Good to Miss - Robert Hugill was at the first night of Tchaikovsky's 'The Tsarina's Slippers' at Covent Garden

CD Spotlight. A Superb Work - Thomas Arne's 'Artaxerxes', heard by Robert Anderson. 'Roy Goodman and his team give their all ...'

A Bold Piece - Jonathan Dove's 'Swanhunter', reviewed by Patric Standford

A Sizzling Rendition - 'Carmen' from Phoenix Opera impresses Maria Nockin

Robust Voices - Susan Hampton visits Boston for Puccini's 'La bohème'

A Virtue of Necessity - Robert Hugill was at English Touring Opera's 'Alcina'

A Fine Rendition - 'Così fan tutte' at Arizona Opera, reviewed by Maria Nockin

A Standout Production - New Zealand Opera's 'Eugene Onegin' impresses Howard Smith

CD Spotlight. Brilliantly Portrayed - Friedrich Klose's 'Ilsebill', praised by Gerald Fenech. '... a risky yet rewarding adventure ...'

Dark and Serious - Robert Hugill was at English Touring Opera's 'Tolomeo'

A Different Rendition - Puccini's 'Tosca' on the big screen, reviewed by Maria Nockin

An Enthralling Performance - Robert Hugill reviews Handel's 'Flavio'

Profoundly Beautiful - William Christie's 'Dido and Aeneas' impresses Robert Hugill

A Classy Show - Pimlico Opera's 'Rigoletto', reviewed by Robert Hugill

Authority and Charisma - Wagner's 'Siegfried', reviewed by Maria Nockin

DVD Spotlight. Convincing Forcefulness - A documentary on Puccini's 'Madame Butterfly', seen by Gerald Fenech. '... riveting stuff ...'

Deeply Felt - Verdi's 'Don Carlo' at Covent Garden, reviewed by Robert Hugill

A Gala Atmosphere - Maria Nockin reports from Los Angeles Opera's opening night 'L'Elisir d'amore'

Sterling Performances - Donizetti's 'Linda di Chamounix', heard by Robert Hugill

Brilliant Opportunities - A Rossini double bill, reviewed by Robert Hugill

A Magical Week - Maria Nockin reports from Santa Fe

A Magisterial Presence - William Christie conducts Purcell's 'The Fairy Queen', reviewed by Robert Hugill

Making a Real Fuss - Robert Hugill looks forward to English Touring Opera's HandelFest this autumn

A Slow-burn Approach - 'The Lighthouse' by Peter Maxwell Davies, reviewed by Mike Wheeler

Grippingly-staged - Mike Wheeler is delighted to be surprised by Donizetti's 'Lucrezia Borgia'

Buoyant and Fresh - André Messager's 'Véronique' delights Mike Wheeler

Elemental Music - Malcolm Miller listens to music-theatre works by Harrison Birtwistle

A Different Sort of Beauty - Janácek's 'The Cunning Little Vixen', reviewed by Robert Hugill

Dramatic Essentials - 'Carmen' from Paris, enjoyed by Robert Hugill

Truly Enjoyable - Maria Nockin was at Los Angeles Opera's 'La Traviata'

Another Treat - Martinu's 'Mirandolina' at Garsington Opera, by Roderic Dunnett

A Compelling Portrait - Verdi's 'Don Carlos' impresses Mike Wheeler

A Heady Delight - Shostakovich's operetta 'Moskva, Cheryomushki', reviewed by Mike Wheeler

A Poignant Question-mark - Opera North's 'Abduction from the Seraglio', reviewed by Mike Wheeler

Actually Sung - Weill and Brecht's 'Threepenny Opera', reviewed by Robert Hugill

DVD Spotlight. Gripping Throughout - Donizetti's 'Lucrezia Borgia', recommended by Gerald Fenech. 'Dimitra Theodossiou's Lucrezia rivals that of many of her illustrious predecessors ...'

Student Life and Love - Puccini's 'La bohème' from Kentish Opera, enjoyed by Pippa Hare

Dramatic and Responsive - Verdi's 'Simon Boccanegra' from Chelsea Opera Group, reviewed by Robert Hugill

A Notable Success - Grange Park Opera's 'Norma', reviewed by Robert Hugill