Stefan Herheim directs Peter Grimes in Munich (****½)

FEAR EATS THE SOUL

In his introduction, alluding to the Russian military operation in Ukraine, artistic director Serge Dorny speaks of "the oppressed" and of "barbarism," without naming victims or perpetrators. Flags are not to be seen and national anthems are not to be heard during this premiere of Peter Grimes in Munich. But with the finale of Beethove…