New peoduction, 2009. Filmed by the Royal Opera House in co-production with Opus Arte, June 13/17.

Wozzeck (1987) is a crime drama film that revolves around the story of a troubled soldier who becomes involved in a series of tragic events. Based on the eponymous opera, it delves into themes of jealousy, madness, and societal oppression. The film portrays the psychological downfall of the protagonist and showcases the devastating consequences of his actions. With powerful performances and a haunting atmosphere, Wozzeck is a gripping portrayal of moral decay and the human psyche.

John Dexter’s brilliant production of Britten’s searing opera stars Dwayne Croft in the title role of the handsome young sailor whose kindness and innocence cause his downfall. The great James Morris is Claggart, master-at-arms on the 18th-century warship Indomitable, who falsely accuses Billy of inciting a mutiny. Philip Langridge sings Captain Vere, the honest commander who knows that Billy is innocent but finds himself unable to save him. Steuart Bedford, Britten’s close collaborator during the last years of the composer’s life, is on the podium.

This staging of Harrison Birtwistle's opera The Minotaur features John Tomlinson, Johann Reuter, Christine Rice, and Andrew Watts in the main roles. Stephen Langridge directed the production for the stage, and Antonio Pappano conducted the orchestra.

Idomeneo, the king of Crete, returns home after the Trojan War. However, he is caught in a storm and vows to sacrifice the first person he sees if he is saved. Unfortunately, that person happens to be his own son, Idamante. The opera explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of our actions.

The libretto is by Mussorgsky himself and takes the eponymous “romantic tragedy” by the celebrated Russian poet Alexander Pushkin as its starting point. Boris Godunov is Mussorgsky’s masterpiece and his only complete opera. It’s a vast sprawling tapestry of Russian life, which centres on the Russian people – represented in the opera by a large and powerful chorus – rather than on the title figure. The staging was produced at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona and is based on the original version of the score.

Mozart's La Clemenza Di Tito was originally commissioned to celebrate the coronation of the Emperor Leopold II as King of Bohemia in 1791. This rarely-seen masterpiece was Mozart's last opera. Nicholas Hytner's elegant staging for the Glyndebourne Festival Opera sheds new light on the compelling story of passion that overrides loyalty and integrity that is tested to the extreme.

Peter Grimes is a troubled fisherman living in a small coastal town. He faces a great deal of hardship and struggles with the local community, including a mob, a landlady, and a preacher. As the story progresses, Peter's life takes a dark turn as he becomes involved in a murder, an inquest, and even faces accusations of child abuse. The opera explores themes of nonconformity, violence, suicide, and the effects of isolation on a person's psyche.

Recorded live at The Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Idomeneo, King of Crete, has been away from home during the long years of the Trojan War. Idamante, his son and now regent of the island, waits for his return, heralded by the arrival in Crete of Trojan prisoners. One of these prisoners is Ilia, daugher of the murdered King Priam of Troy. Idamante has fallen in love with Ilia, but is loved by Electra, daughter of the Greek King Agamemmnon, who has taken refuge in Crete. This production marked the operatic debut of Trevor Nunn. It has been much-acclaimed for its dramatic effect, blending Minoan Crete with the ritualistic delicacy of Japanese theatre. This dynamic stylisation is appropriately reclected in John Napier's considered and elegant designs. Bernhard Haitink conducts the London Philharmonic in a forceful account of the music.

The embittered widow, Kostelnicka, drowns her infant grandson to save her beloved stepdaughter Jenufa from the shame and hardship of raising an illegitimate child.