1 CANDIDE

Robert Carsen’s new version of Bernstein’s troublesome operetta promises to put the boot into right-wing America. Toby Spence stars as the gullible hero.
London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane, WC2 (www.eno.org 0870 1450200), Sat, Wed & Fri

2 ARIADNE AUF NAXOS

Deborah Voigt makes an assured return to Covent Garden to sing in Christof Loy’s chic production of Strauss’s sublime tragi-comedy, conducted by Mark Elder.
Royal Opera House, Bow Street, WC2 (www.royaloperahouse.org 020-7304 4000), Sat & Tues

3 LE NOZZE DI FIGARO

David McVicar’s handsome staging returns with a fine new cast, including the marvellous Ildebrando D’Arcangelo in the title role.
Royal Opera House, details above, Mon & Wed

4 THE MAGIC FLUTE

Simon Callow turns director to tackle Mozart’s cryptic masterpiece, while the hugely underrated Jane Glover conducts. The season highlight at distinctly patchy Holland Park Opera.
Holland Park Theatre, Holland Park, W8 (www.rbkc.gov.uk/ohphollandpark 0845 2309769), Sat, Mon, Wed & Fri

5 LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST

It’s opera meets Annie Get Your Gun, and Cynthia Makris excels as Puccini’s gun-toting saloon bar hostess Minnie.
The Grange, Alresford, Hampshire (www.grangeparkopera.co.uk 01962 737366), Wed & Fri

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