John Berry was never going to be content just serving up repertory revivals

The resignation of its risk-taking artistic director, frustrated by Arts Council cuts, marks a decisive moment in the recent history of the ENOWith the departure of the music director Edward Gardner, the end of the 2014-15 season was always going to be a significant moment in the recent history of English National Opera. But the announcement that John Berry is leaving too makes it an even more decisive moment; when the new season opens at the Coliseum in September with a new production of Shosta