Ausrine Stundyte shines in Katie Mitchell's witty Janáček staging at the Royal Opera

Director Katie Mitchell's new staging of Janáček's The Makropulos Case is a witty and exhilarating production, marking a powerful exit from opera for the acclaimed director. The production cleverly incorporates modern elements like dating apps and explores themes of toxic masculinity, while the orchestra, under Jakub Hrůša's direction, brings out the score's rich colors. Ausrine Stundyte delivers a magnetic performance as the immortal Elina Makropulos, anchoring a strong cast in this first-ever Royal Opera staging of the work.