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Opera

Keith Warner's Wozzeck doesn't make me as angry as it used to

The latest revival of Berg's opera at the ROH is buoyed by a strong musical performance

9 November 2013

9:00 AM

9 November 2013

9:00 AM

Wozzeck

Royal Opera House, until 15 November

The Nose

Live from the Met

When Keith Warner’s production of Berg’s Wozzeck was first produced at the Royal Opera, nine years ago, it made me more angry than any that I had ever seen. At its first revival in 2006, my response was milder, though still outraged. Now, on its third outing, I mind it even less, partly because the musical performance is so strong.

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