This week soprano Dina Kuznetsova appears at the Bolshoi Theatre in the title role of Handel’s Rodelinda. In Richard Jones’ production, conducted by Christopher Moulds, Dina performs from 13 to 19 December, with further performances planned in the spring.

An international favourite as opera’s leading ladies, Dina Kuznetsova regularly sings roles such as Rusalka, Tatyana (Eugene Onegin) and Cio-Cio San (Madama Butterfly). Among future plans is Dina’s role debut as Janacek’s Jenůfa.