Wozzeck (Opera Australia) ★★★★
It is often observed that we live in an age of ‘directors’ opera’, where the name of the director precedes the name of the opera, never mind the composer. Yet there remain relatively few directors who have become indelibly associated with a particular visual style. South African William Kentridge is one: his productions are immediately recognisable and he has established an outstanding career as a visual artist and opera director, among many other artistic pursuits.
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