Alexandra Coghlan

A lost opera from the most powerful musician you’ve never heard of: La ville morte reviewed

Plus: the Bible’s very own #MeToo parable is given a lacklustre outing at the Royal Opera

Patrick Terry as Joacim, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha as Susanna and Michael Mofidian as Chelseas in Royal Opera's lacklustre Susanna. Image credit: ROH / Stephen Cummiskey
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  • La ville morte

    Gothenburg Opera, Sweden

  • Susanna

    Linbury Theatre, in rep until 14 March

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