The new production of Tchaikovsky's "Mazeppa" in Erl becomes a magnificent, deeply shocking and extremely current opera event. (Süddeutsche Zeitung)

Karsten Januschke explores the numerous nuances of the score with the Orchestra of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl in a differentiated way and conjures up an impressive and moving sound from the orchestra pit at every moment. (Online Musik Magazin)

Tchaikovsky shows the rise and fall of a careerist who only knows the law of the stronger. This is oppressively current and absolutely worth seeing in the production of the South African Matthew Wild. (BR Klassik/"Allegra")

In this magnificent premiere evening, strategic conceptual thinking, trust in the relevance of intelligent music theater and an ideal as well as highly committed ensemble came together. (concerti)

The magnificent choir of the Tiroler Festspiele not only has an appropriately large part between representation extras and refugee group. He and his director Olga Yanum were rightly celebrated like the soloists. (concerti)

Overwhelming opera "Mazeppa" at the Erl Festival. An oppressive production of furious masterpieces. (Tiroler Tageszeitung)

The festival orchestra is once again in a class of its own. (Tiroler Tageszeitung)

The production by Matthew Wild could easily run at the Vienna State Opera, the Salzburg Festival or another big house due to its professionalism and intelligence and would be a favorite for the annual opera awards. (Salzburger Nachrichten)

Petr Sokolov shines as a tragic hero with a securely guided voice. Nombulelo Yende gives Maria vocal wings even in deepest sadness. (Salzburger Nachrichten)

Compelling, high-class opera rarity in Erl. (Kronenzeitung)

Nombulelo Yende is a dream cast for Maria: This soprano voice has so many colors, so much expression with simultaneous clarity and security in the line guidance. Alexander Roslavets as her father Kotchubej (...) delights with a magnificent bass voice. (Kronenzeitung)