The Observer music critic Fiona Maddocks rates Death in Venice as her signature opera experience of the year. Read her full rankings here.
Norman Lebrecht is a journalist and writer who focuses on classical music and culture. He writes for SLIPPEDISC LTD and his work has also appeared in Ludwig Van, The Wall Street Journal, and The Critic Magazine. Lebrecht is known for his insightful articles on musicians, conductors, and the classical music industry.