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Hit: Medea (2013). Of this take on Charpentier's opera, our critic said: 'I’ve rarely enjoyed the trill-crazed longueurs of French Baroque opera so much' Donald Cooper3 of 11 -
Miss: Sunken Garden (2013). Michel van der Aa's new opera mixed 3-D film, dance beats and iPhone imagery Donald Cooper10 of 11 -
Hit: The Damnation of Faust (2011). Terry Gilliam's take on Berlioz's opera became a rollercoaster ride through German history up to Hitler Donald Cooper/Photostage11 of 11
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BAFTA nominations
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What to see
Best of the arts in 2014
Our critics look forward to the highlights of the year ahead, from visual art to theatre to TV
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The 12 best biopics
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