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Placido Domingo enlightens in dark Macbeth

Superstar Plácido Domingo debuted as Macbeth recently at the Berlin State Opera. But he had to be persuaded to take the role of a killer.

19/02/2015

Culture news

The show goes on at Donetsk opera house

As war unfolds on its streets, the opera house in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk remains open against all odds with performers giving their services for free and audience members expressing app

10/02/2015

Musica

William Tell at Monte-Carlo Opera: the universal appeal of Rossini's masterpiece

100 years after its first performance there Rossini's William Tell returns to Monte Carlo Opera, offering much more than a stirring overture.

05/02/2015

World

Classical star Andrea Bocelli on his influences, nerves and passion for music

A global superstar who was blind by the age of twelve. An international singer who has sold in excess of 80 million albums worldwide. A deeply

04/02/2015

Musica

Giordano's French Revolution drama returns to London's Royal Opera House

After a 30-year absence Giordano's Andrea Chénier is on again at London's Royal Opera House

22/01/2015

Russia

Russian opera legend Elena Obraztsova dies at 75

Celebrated Russian mezzo soprano Elena Obraztsova has died at the age of 75. The singer, who has performed on some of the world’s most famous opera

12/01/2015

Musica

Fidelio: Beethoven's only opera opens La Scala season

11/12/2014

Musica

Opéra Comique: 300 years old and as much fun as ever

27/11/2014

Culture news

'The Murderess': a Greek tragedy with a modern twist

19/11/2014

Musica

Dresden still spellbound by Strauss

13/11/2014

Musica

The magic of Mozart's 'Seraglio' at the Paris Opera

30/10/2014

Explore

Tiny Monaco a musical and dancing giant

27/10/2014

Explore

Just make it look easy

27/10/2014

Musica

Bryn Terfel goes back to his roots

16/10/2014

Musica

Stars are born at Operalia

18/09/2014

Musica

Verdi's 'Il Trovatore' takes Salzburg by storm

21/08/2014

Musica

Glyndebourne: 80 years of opera excellence

07/08/2014

Musica

Queens of opera offer royal take on 'Maria Stuarda' at Covent Garden

24/07/2014

Musica

Kaufmann as Puccini's tragic hero

10/07/2014

Musica

Rossinissimo: Cecilia Bartoli returns to Salzburg with 'first love'

26/06/2014