The Rake's Progress

The devil is hard at work in Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress! The three-act opera was premiered at Venice’s La Fenice in 1951 and is whimsically staged and performed in this production from the 2010 Glyndebourne opera festival.

Directed by John Cox, François Roussillon, The Rake's Progress leans on a strong ensemble — Miah Persson, Topi Lehtipuu, Clive Bayley — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 2011.