Culture news

Paris Opera Ballerinas to go on strike over Christmas period

Ballet dancers at the Paris Opera will put down their pointe shoes between 23 and 31 December over workers rights.

20/12/2023

Culture news

Italian opera and 55 other practices added to UNESCO intangible herita

While opera and midwifery require care and considerate protection, the UN-backed association also listed Türkiye's olive cultivation as a practice in need of urgent safeguarding.

07/12/2023

Culture news

La Divina at 100: A photo journey through the life of Maria Callas

Take a look at the American-born Greek soprano's meteoric rise as the 'original diva' of opera, as the world celebrates the centenary of her birth.

02/12/2023

Culture news

Composer John Adams on the future of opera and artificial intelligence

Euronews Culture sat down with composer and conductor John Adams after the premiere of 'Antony and Cleopatra' at Barcelona's Liceu Opera theatre.

02/11/2023

Musica

Backstage at the Metropolitan Opera: 'Champion' breaks new ground

Musica is granted backstage access at New York's Metropolitan Opera for the rehearsals of 'Champion,' the modern masterpiece that reflects the Met’s vision for the future.

26/10/2023

Design

Sydney Opera House at 50: Surprising facts you didn't know

From Arnold Schwarzenegger's contentious triumph at the concert hall in 1980 to the lesser-known secrets of its architectural design, here are some fascinating facts about the Sydney Opera House you might not have known.

26/10/2023

Culture news

Barcelona's Liceu opera theatre appoints 'intimacy director'

Renowned intimacy director Ita O'Brien, with HBO and Netflix credentials, is at the helm, overseeing Barcelona Liceu's upcoming production of 'Antony and Cleopatra.'

25/10/2023

Musica

Backstage at New York Met's radical boxing opera 'Champion'

How do you bring the music and story of a contemporary opera to life? In this edition of Musica, we go backstage at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and reveal what it takes to present the groundbreaking opera ‘Champion’.

21/09/2023

Musica

Meet the next generation of Opera's rising stars

In this latest episode of Musica, we take a look behind the scenes at the Zurich International Opera Studio where a group of rising Opera stars have their sights set on the world's biggest stages.

24/08/2023

Culture news

Prague cancels Russian soprano Anna Netrebko concert amid ongoing war

In a statement, Nachtigall Artists Management said, “We agreed that we would give in to political pressure and that Anna would not demand compensation from either Nachtigall Artists Management or the Municipal House.”

18/08/2023

Culture news

Opera star Sarah Brightman talks climate change and her career

The soprano made her theatre debut in the West End in Cats in 1981. Today she has sold more than 25 million albums and two million DVDs.

02/08/2023

Musica

Opera star Sonya Yoncheva takes on new challenges in Milan and Vienna

Considered to be one of the most celebrated sopranos of our time, Sonya Yoncheva has a vast repertoire. She invited Musica behind the scenes to witness the action.

20/07/2023

Culture news

Gustavo Dudamel to leave role at the Paris Opera in August

The world-renowned conductor has announced he will quit his post in August after just two years at the helm

28/05/2023

Musica

Opera in the 21st century

This week on Musica we talk to the rising directors turning the opera world on its head.

25/05/2023

Culture news

How is Giorgia Meloni taking control of Italian cultural institutions?

Recent restrictive measures indicate that the Italian far-right executive is taking control of more and more cultural institutions.

10/05/2023

Culture news

Grace Bumbry, the barrier-shattering opera singer, dies aged 86

Grace Bumbry was the first Black singer to perform at Germany's Bayreuth festival and had a career spanning more than three decades.

09/05/2023

Culture news

Comedian Harry Hill takes aim at Tony Blair in controversial new show

"TONY!", a new rock opera that takes a satirical look at the life of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, has premiered at the Leicester Square Theatre in London.

27/04/2023

Culture news

Marina Abramović: My life and legacy as a performance artist

Marina Abramović has a very special relationship with Spain. The country and its culture reflect she says so much of how she feels and what she represents. So, when asked to perform and direct by Barcelona's famed Liceu Opera, Abramović says the unique opportunity was too good to miss.

31/03/2023

Culture news

Greek National Opera celebrates Maria Callas centenary

The Greek National Opera is organising numerous events to mark the 100th anniversary of Maria Callas' birth.

28/03/2023

Culture news

Paris Opera appoints Guillaume Diop first black star dancer

The 23-year-old has made history after being appointed Paris Opera's first black Étoile (star) dancer.

20/03/2023