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Monteverdi’s study of sexual politics is well served by Les Arts Florissants and a fine cast
For all it strengths, this production undermines the message of Handel’s oratorio
Molière and Lully’s restored 1669 comédie-ballet achieves a balance between artforms
Les Arts Florissants’ choir and orchestra provide elegant performances of the musical homage to George II’s wife
A rare chance to savour two sweet Rameau confections
Rameau, Royal Ballet programmes, Cullberg Ballet and English National Ballet on tour
A first visit to the Proms from a Turkish orchestra, and late-night Rameau
Robert Carsen’s production sets Rameau’s opera in today’s fashion-driven high society
Mark Padmore wants audiences to be on the edge of their seats when he performs in ‘Billy Budd’ at Glyndebourne
William Christie and Les Arts Florissants give Charpentier’s rarity the edge over the festival-opening Mozart
No UK opera house has dared to risk baroque’s third man, Jean-Philippe Rameau, on its own stage – until now
