The Devil and the Bourgeoisie - Giuseppe Pennisi listens to Arrigo Boito's 'Mefistofele'

Truly Memorable - A concert of arias at Arizona Opera impresses Maria Nockin

An Enjoyable Evening - Opera North's 'Ruddigore', reviewed by Mike Wheeler

Human Nature - A staged 'Così fan tutte' at Severance Hall in Cleveland, enjoyed by Kelly Ferjutz

Disillusioning in All its Grandeur - New York Metropolitan Opera's current production of Giuseppe Verdi's 'Attila' elicits a mixed reaction from Rebecca Schmid

Strong Performances - Donizetti's 'Don Pasquale', reviewed by Robert Hugill

Profile. Encouraging Others - Maria Nockin talks to Stephen Costello and Ailyn Perez, the young couple singing Gounod's 'Romeo and Juliet' this month at San Diego Opera

Shining Beauty - The current Italian season of Mozart's 'Idomeneo', reviewed by Giuseppe Pennisi

A Perfect Falstaff - Giuseppe Pennisi visits the Vienna State Opera

A Fine Performance - Verdi's 'Nabucco' from San Diego Opera, enjoyed by Maria Nockin

A Crisp Performance - 'Belshazzar' at the London Handel Festival, reviewed by Robert Hugill

Fine Drama - Chelsea Opera Group's 'La Traviata', reviewed by Robert Hugill

Black Comedy - Prokofiev's 'The Gambler' impresses Robert Hugill

A Hyperrealistic Setting - Robert Hugill has some reservations about Jonathan Miller's 'L'elisir d'amore'

Close to Perfection - Verdi's 'Simon Boccanegra' broadcast from New York Metropolitan Opera, by Maria Nockin

Sheer Tension - The first performance of the unabridged 'Elektra' enthralls the audience, related by Giuseppe Pennisi

A Bouquet of Bohèmes - Maria Nockin reviews one opera at two different venues

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. Tragic Power - Handel's 'Tamerlano', reviewed by Robert Anderson. 'The simplicity of the production is welcome ...'

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