Magdalena Kozena, replaced by Sally Matthews (Blanche), Anne Prohaska (Constance), Emma Bell (Mme Lidoine), Sophie Koch (Mère Marie), Deborah Polaski (Mme de Croissy), Thomas Allen (Marquis de la Force), Yann Beuron (Chevalier de la Force). Robert Carsen (director), Simon Rattle (conductor), Royal Opera Chorus, Royal Opera House Orchestra. 29 May. 2, 4, 7, 9 and 11 June. London.