European summer music and opera festivals receive critical reviews

Various European summer music and opera festivals are receiving critical reviews for their 2026 seasons. Notable highlights include the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro, featuring productions such as ‘Le siège de Corinthe’, and performances at the Arena di Verona including ‘Nabucco’ and ‘Turandot’.

In Spain, the Bal y Gay Festival in A Mariña, Lugo, has been noted for its unique landscapes, though some performances, such as Vox Luminis in Mondoñedo, faced challenges due to cathedral acoustics. Additionally, Sir John Eliot Gardiner received acclaim for his conducting of Brahms and Mendelssohn at the Auditorio Kursaal in San Sebastián.