Festen review - Turnage's taut new opera grips, appals and moves / In 'Festen,' a Nightmare Birthday Becomes an Opera / 'Opera should be an unstoppable art form': Royal Opera announce Netia Jones as associate director / South African opera star returns to Malmo Opera / Bringing the Magic of 'Fanny and Alexander' to the Opera Stage / Opera Philadelphia brings opera to first-time viewers by lowering ticket prices / Director's grand opera upset in Amsterdam / Taiwanese opera troupe prepares a lavish, multi-day performance for the gods / An opera troupe in Taiwan is preparing a lavish performance for the gods / Yes, it's an approachable opera -- but that's partly why this Opera Atelier production is unmissable