We are thrilled that ‘Duke Bluebeard’s Castle’ has been nominated for a BBC Music Magazine Award 2026 in the Opera category. Karina Canellakis conducts Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, Rinat Shaham and Gábor Bretz. Many congratulations to all!
The album was awarded with 5* and an Opera Choice in its original review last year, where standout quotes included: “A blood-curdling and brilliant Bartók Bluebeard”, “Detailed and powerful: Karina Canellakis and the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic put on a terrific, and terrifying show” and “Karina Canellakis conducts the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic if her life depends on it”
Public voting opens today, so please make sure you cast your vote! https://www.classical-music.com/awards/2026-awards/bbc-music-magazine-2026-opera-award
