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Sonya Yoncheva's first-time "Norma" wows London's Royal Opera House
It is the pinnacle of bel canto: Vincenzo Bellini’s masterpiece “Norma” has opened the new season at the Royal Opera House in London.It is the pinnacle of bel canto: Vincenzo Bellini’s masterpiece “Norma” has opened the new season at the Royal Opera House in London.
Sonya Yoncheva on the passion and pitfalls of opera singing
Sonya Yoncheva has taken the opera world by storm: The Bulgarian soprano who started as a baroque singer and won Operalia in 2010 is on an extraordinary musical…Sonya Yoncheva has taken the opera world by storm: The Bulgarian soprano who started as a baroque singer and won Operalia in 2010 is on an extraordinary musical…
Doors open to Dubai's new opera house
Dubai Opera, the purpose built multi-format performing arts theatre is well set to become Middle East's premiere arts centre.Dubai Opera, the purpose built multi-format performing arts theatre is well set to become Middle East's premiere arts centre.
Opera goes underground in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires’ subway commuters broke their daily routine in mid-August when an opera company took to Las Heras station’s main hall to perform an 18th century…Buenos Aires’ subway commuters broke their daily routine in mid-August when an opera company took to Las Heras station’s main hall to perform an 18th century…
Italian soprano Daniela Dessi dies suddenly
Renowned Italian soprano Daniela Dessi has died aged 59.Renowned Italian soprano Daniela Dessi has died aged 59.
'West Side Story' hits Salzburg
Leonard Bernstein’s masterpiece “West Side Story” is the highlight of the Salzburg Festival in Austria.Leonard Bernstein’s masterpiece “West Side Story” is the highlight of the Salzburg Festival in Austria.
'West Side Story' Director Phil McKinley's viewpoint
Stage director Phil McKinley talks about the major difference between opera and musical, as well as telling us about how the “West Side Story” project was first brought up, and the joys of working witStage director Phil McKinley talks about the major difference between opera and musical, as well as telling us about how the “West Side Story” project was first brought up, and the joys of working wit
Operalia 2016: South Korean tenor and French-Danish soprano take top prizes
Guadalajara, in Mexico, has been hosting the 24th edition of Operalia and, more than ever, it’s been about excellence.Guadalajara, in Mexico, has been hosting the 24th edition of Operalia and, more than ever, it’s been about excellence.
Standard of Operalia entrants 'extraordinary'
Plácido Domingo, Marco Parisotto, and semi-finalists Benjamin Bernheim, Marcelina Beucher and Justin Kim, talk about Operalia's 24th edition in Guadalajara, MexicoPlácido Domingo, Marco Parisotto, and semi-finalists Benjamin Bernheim, Marcelina Beucher and Justin Kim, talk about Operalia's 24th edition in Guadalajara, Mexico
Verdi's African-themed Macbeth impresses in Athens
A remarkable take on Verdi’s Macbeth has opened at the Athens Festival.A remarkable take on Verdi’s Macbeth has opened at the Athens Festival.
Diana Damrau wows Paris in Lucia di Lammermoor
Diana Damrau is at the pinnacle of Bel Canto, and the soprano has just stirred Paris with a memorable performance of the Donizetti classic, 'Lucia di Lammermoor'.Diana Damrau is at the pinnacle of Bel Canto, and the soprano has just stirred Paris with a memorable performance of the Donizetti classic, 'Lucia di Lammermoor'.
West Side Story in Salzburg, the operatic emotion
Content provided by Rolex Partner, Cecilia Bartoli made it a habit as the artistic director of the Whitsun Festival of Salzburg: for every newContent provided by Rolex Partner, Cecilia Bartoli made it a habit as the artistic director of the Whitsun Festival of Salzburg: for every new
Center stage: Salzburg Whitsun Festival
THE POWER OF THE VOICE. In the art of opera, the voices of solo singers and choruses unite with the work of composers, librettists, directorsTHE POWER OF THE VOICE. In the art of opera, the voices of solo singers and choruses unite with the work of composers, librettists, directors
Who is the World's Worst Opera Singer?
Florence Foster Jenkins inspires the silver screenFlorence Foster Jenkins inspires the silver screen
Bryn Terfel as Mussorgsky's haunted tsar
It’s a Russian epic, a great drama of conscience – Mussorgsky’s only completed opera Boris Godunov. For the first time London’s Royal Opera House isIt’s a Russian epic, a great drama of conscience – Mussorgsky’s only completed opera Boris Godunov. For the first time London’s Royal Opera House is
Terfel and Pappano - Opera's dream team
There’s a strong bond between Bryn Terfel and London’s Royal Opera House. The world renowned Welsh bass-baritone made his debut at the prestigiousThere’s a strong bond between Bryn Terfel and London’s Royal Opera House. The world renowned Welsh bass-baritone made his debut at the prestigious
Two Tchaikovsky masterpieces reunited at Paris Opera
The curtain has risen on a Tchaikovsky double bill at the Paris Opéra: The one-act opera ‘Iolanta’ and the classical ballet ‘The Nutcracker’ areThe curtain has risen on a Tchaikovsky double bill at the Paris Opéra: The one-act opera ‘Iolanta’ and the classical ballet ‘The Nutcracker’ are
'The Nutcracker' unwrapped as never before
The Paris Opéra has turned its back to tradition and offers a revolutionary version of Tchaikovsky’s classical ballet par excellence. Stage directorThe Paris Opéra has turned its back to tradition and offers a revolutionary version of Tchaikovsky’s classical ballet par excellence. Stage director
Star countertenor Philippe Jaroussky takes Monte Carlo by storm
A virtuoso performance of Handel's AlcinaA virtuoso performance of Handel's Alcina
Alcina: Handel's final lyrical success
Conductor Ottavio Dantone tells us about Handel’s last successful opera, “Alcina”, and how he imagines Handel, the man, could have been like. “Let’sConductor Ottavio Dantone tells us about Handel’s last successful opera, “Alcina”, and how he imagines Handel, the man, could have been like. “Let’s
The epic race to the South Pole on the operatic stage
The epic race between Britain's Scott and Norway's Amundsen hits the operatic stage: "South Pole" celebrates its world premiere in Munich.The epic race between Britain's Scott and Norway's Amundsen hits the operatic stage: "South Pole" celebrates its world premiere in Munich.
Journey to the Antarctic
Czech composer Miroslav Srnka has been working for seven years on his opera “South Pole,” bringing the epic 1910-1912 race to the Antarctic on stageCzech composer Miroslav Srnka has been working for seven years on his opera “South Pole,” bringing the epic 1910-1912 race to the Antarctic on stage
Kaufmann & Terfel shine in bold "Damnation of Faust"
Faust is transposed to the 21st century in daring new production by Alvis Hermanis at the Paris OperaFaust is transposed to the 21st century in daring new production by Alvis Hermanis at the Paris Opera
A great duo in Paris: Kaufmann and Terfel
Opera singing stars Bryn Terfel and Jonas Kaufmann have been working together for quite some time and know each other well. “Bryn is a fantasticOpera singing stars Bryn Terfel and Jonas Kaufmann have been working together for quite some time and know each other well. “Bryn is a fantastic
Montserrat Caballe handed six-month suspended jail sentence
The Spanish opera singer Montserrat Caballe has been handed a six-month suspended jail sentence and fined more than 250,000 euros for tax evasionThe Spanish opera singer Montserrat Caballe has been handed a six-month suspended jail sentence and fined more than 250,000 euros for tax evasion
Center stage: Opéra National de Paris
“Center stage: Opéra National de Paris” was produced by the T Brand Studio international department and did not involve the International New York“Center stage: Opéra National de Paris” was produced by the T Brand Studio international department and did not involve the International New York
Forgotten gems from Wexford Opera Festival
Ireland can boast one of the most prestigous international music events: Wexford Opera Festival, now in its 64th edition. Its aim is quite uniqueIreland can boast one of the most prestigous international music events: Wexford Opera Festival, now in its 64th edition. Its aim is quite unique
The Wexford Opera Festival
The Deputy Artistic Director of Wexford Opera is Italian; her name is Rosetta Cucchi and she’s also a pianist and a stage director. “This is aThe Deputy Artistic Director of Wexford Opera is Italian; her name is Rosetta Cucchi and she’s also a pianist and a stage director. “This is a
Hitchcock's 'Notorious' becomes opera in Sweden
As 2015 marks the centennial of Ingrid Bergman's birth, Gothenburg's opera house honors the late Swedish actress with a version of 'Notorious', Hitchcock's cult film.As 2015 marks the centennial of Ingrid Bergman's birth, Gothenburg's opera house honors the late Swedish actress with a version of 'Notorious', Hitchcock's cult film.
"The rise and fall of Ingrid Bergman. And rise" - an exhibition
The Strandverket gallery in Marstrand, Sweden, has devoted an exhibition to the late actress, who would have turned 100 this year.The Strandverket gallery in Marstrand, Sweden, has devoted an exhibition to the late actress, who would have turned 100 this year.