This production is a triumphant debut for Mark Wigglesworth, says Barry Millington

Hofesh Shechter, co-directing his first opera with Covent Garden’s John Fulljames and designer Conor Murphy, has original ideas about theatrical space: some are intriguing and some are half-baked, says Barry Millington

Sir Simon Rattle seemed intent on eschewing the confident assertions of tradition in favour of something more introspective, says Barry Millington, and Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius was fascinating

Highlights included Marin Alsop giving a much applauded rabble-rousing speech and James P Johnson’s Victory Stride, says Barry Millington 

The intentions of Styles and librettist/director Ted Huffman are presumably ironic in this flat production of Macbeth, says Barry Millington 

It was an evening of highlight after highlight, says Barry Millington, with Scarlett Strallen the most arresting of all 

With Lionel Friend, the British Youth Opera could not have made a better choice for its new music director, says Barry Millington

Pianist Igor Levit compelled the audience to listen, with his delivery marked by its extraordinary delicacy, says Barry Millington 

 The utterly natural flow Dutchman Bernard Haitink achieves is the result of a lifetime’s experience, says Barry Millington 

Musically, this opera is not inaccessible, says Barry Millington, but drama is a problem

Andris Nelsons led the Boston Symphony Orchestra is a life-affirming concert, says Barry Millington 

Orchestral textures were inventive in this breezy performance, says Barry Millington, but where were all the female brass players?

In Fabio Luisi's hands, The Symphony is wildy inventive. Barry Millington hopes he is invited back

Despite a few minor flaws, Barenboim led his orchestra in a taut, rhythmic performance with a fine sense of dramatic momentum, says Barry Millington 

One could only be impressed by the versatility of the performers, says Barry Millington

The BBC Philharmonic acquitted itself admirably under Juanjo Mena, despite a number of mishaps, says Barry Millington

Jonas Kaufmann delivers the goods in the title role, with his artfully crafted line and thrilling projection

The quality of the Hallé under Mark Elder shone throughout, says Barry Millington

The Welsh National Opera turns its hand to something more family-friendly than usual

Full of inspired craziness, this production was rapturously received by those in attendance