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The Sydney Opera House celebrates its 50th anniversary

From its fascinating construction to its legendary guests, the Opera House has spent half a century defining Sydney's skyline.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Few will ever put opera in the public consciousness again like Pavarotti could. Today, we look back at the big man's legacy.

Musica

'The secret is passion': An insight into the life of Cecilia Bartoli

Italian mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli gives an exclusive insight into her life as one of the greatest artists of our time.

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Sculptor Jaume Plensa prepares to take Macbeth opera beyond Barcelona

Pulsating dance and high drama from Shakespeare combined with the rapturous music of Verdi. Welcome to Spanish artist Jaume Plensa's interpretation of Macbeth. Sit down and settle yourself for an incredible assault on the senses.

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Italy's opera houses sing to save Verdi's home

Villa Verdi was the composer's home for over 50 years, but is up for public auction this year and it could be taken away from the public.

Musica

Delving deep into the dark voices of opera with three legends

They are the villains, the kings, the fathers, and they are the lowest male voices in opera. Musica speaks to Ferruccio Furlanetto, Bryn Terfel and Ludovic Tézier about what it takes to embody the most complex characters.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

A Soviet composer receives a review worse than 0 stars and another show starts a historic run.

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Spanish opera star Plácido Domingo faces fresh sexual assault claims

"Don’t get in a lift with Plácido Domingo" - a well-known warning given to women in opera circles according to a Spanish singer who used to work with the world-famous tenor.

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Daniel Barenboim resigns from Berlin State Opera over health issues

Daniel Barenboim resigns from Berlin State Opera over health issues

Musica

Secrets of the tenor’s voice: Juan Diego Flórez and Benjamin Bernheim

World-famous tenors Juan Diego Flórez and Benjamin Bernheim: two heroes of contemporary opera

Culture news

Milan’s La Scala opera house shows Russian piece despite criticism

It’s known across the world as one of the finest opera houses. However, Italy’s La Scala theatre is faced with a controversial matter: Can we separate Russian culture from the decisions of the Russian government?

Culture news

UK opera funding cuts create an "impossible future for the arts"

Accusations of elitism, forced moves across the country and budgets slashed. This is the reality of opera houses trying to survive under the latest rounds of government funding in the UK.

Musica

Let the fire burn! Villazón debuts in Wagner's "Rheingold"

How do opera singers prepare for a role debut? The French-Mexican tenor Rolando Villazón shows us, as we follow him preparing to sing in Das Rheingold.

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Ukrainian conductor shot dead by Russians for refusing to lead concert

Yurii Kerpatenko, the renowned and principal conductor at the Kherson Music and Drama Theatre, was shot dead in his home after he “categorically refused to cooperate with the occupants"

Musica

The Vienna Philharmonic: one of the world’s great orchestras

Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is one of the world's great orchestras. Musica speaks to some of its leading artists to find out what it is actually like to be part of such a revered classical music institution.

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Arena di Verona celebrates 99 years with Verdi`s Aida

Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida, a symbol of the Opera Festival, was performed at the Arena of Verona on Saturday night, the second day of the opening weekend.

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La Scala to open season with Russian opera

Will La Scala's decision to host the Russian opera be well received?

Cult

2022 InClassica International Music Festival draws to a close in Dubai

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

The 2022 InClassica International Music Festival has wrapped up in Dubai after a month-long season. Gathered at Dubai Opera, for the ‘World’s Biggest Musical Observatory’, were 50 renowned soloists and eleven revered conductors.

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Controversial Russian opera singer returns to the Paris stage

Anna Netrebko has previously been dropped by the New York Met for not condemning Putin's regime.

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Italy seeks UNESCO heritage recognition for its world-famous opera

Espresso might have not made the cut, but the Italian opera is seeking to be recognised on UNESCO’s prestigious list of intangible global heritage.