Richard Bratby

Dated and wasteful: Rusalka, at the Royal Opera House, reviewed

Plus: a new Ariadne auf Naxos and the cult of Patricia Kopatchinskaja explained

The Prince (David Butt Philip) and Rusalka (Asmik Grigorian) in Royal Opera's Rusalka. Image: © Camilla Greenwell
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  • Rusalka

    Royal Opera House, until 7 March

  • Ariadne auf Naxos

    Grand Theatre, Leeds, and touring until 24 March

  • Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Joonas Ahonen

    Milton Court

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