Janáček: The Excursions of Mr Brouček – eccentric opera has sparkle and muscle
Jaroslav Březina is characterful in the title role for this new studio recording, heading an excellent cast and orchestra who know this music inside out
Opera Holland Park
Edgar review – Puccini was right, his biggest flop is a dud
Radio 3's Georgia Mann
I’ll take your brain to another dimension … my classical DJ set at Glastonbury
Royal Opera House
Così fan Tutte review – self-conscious staginess is surreal fun in beautifully sung revival
The Grange festival
The Rake’s Progress review – stripped back staging foregrounds the sadness