A year after Trump's takeover, Washington's famed Kennedy Center is in crisis. The Washington National Opera has quit, audiences have fled, and a 'deathly pall' hangs over the venue. Read the inside story.
Sir Simon Rattle conducted a thrilling concert performance of Janáček's opera The Makropulos Affair with the London Symphony Orchestra. Read our review of this sensational night.
Chinese-Australian composer Mindy Meng Wang premieres a groundbreaking cyber opera, 'The Father', exploring her father's political persecution. Discover this fusion of guzheng and digital sound.
The Washington National Opera is moving out of the Kennedy Centre, citing a Trump 'takeover', a 40% drop in ticket sales, and shattered donor confidence. Read the full story.
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The first recording of Nadia Boulanger's forgotten opera, 'La Ville Morte', is released. Discover the story behind this early work by the legendary teacher and composer.
As Britain's first musically-trained PM since Heath, Keir Starmer must move beyond talk to rescue a cultural sector crippled by funding cuts and inequality. Will he seize the Hodge report's blueprint for change?
Anna Netrebko's vocal mastery transforms the Royal Opera's classic Turandot. Read our review of this iconic production, running at Covent Garden until 4 February.
Andrei Șerban's 1984 staging of Puccini's Turandot returns to Covent Garden for its 19th revival. Explore the spectacle, the famous aria, and exclusive rehearsal insights.
Puccini's lesser-known opera La Rondine receives a stunning revival at London's Barbican, with conductor Edward Gardner and the LSO delivering a passionate performance. Discover the story of Magda's tragic love.
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Cal McCrystal's gloriously daffy HMS Pinafore at the London Coliseum is packed with physical comedy & double-entendres. Mel Giedroyc shines in this crowd-pleasing revival. Runs until 7 Feb.
The widow of Luciano Pavarotti is furious after a statue of the tenor was surrounded by an 'ugly' ice rink in Pesaro, Italy. The mayor has apologised for the 'mistake'.
Discover how a French concierge's mother gave her opera ticket to an Australian tourist, creating an unforgettable night at Don Giovanni in Avignon that's remembered decades later.
Dive into the answers for this week's Saturday quiz, from Olympic swimming triumphs to fictional innkeepers. Test your knowledge and see how you score!
English National Opera's revival of Handel's Partenope delivers an edgy, erotic update. Nardus Williams shines in this surreal 1920s-inspired production at the London Coliseum. Book now!
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Read our review of 'Balls', the new opera at London's Royal Festival Hall transforming the iconic 1973 Battle of the Sexes tennis match into a Hollywood-ready, kitschy spectacle.
Isabella Gellis's eccentric folk horror opera The Devil's Den, featuring morris dancing and a sinister rabbit, premieres at Howard Assembly Room. Read our review of this modern mystery play.
Celebrated mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato discusses her passion for performing opera in unconventional spaces, from maximum security prisons to Tasmania, championing its emotional power and accessibility.
The Washington National Opera faces a 40% ticket sales slump and shattered donor confidence following Donald Trump's leadership takeover at the Kennedy Centre. Discover the potential venue move.
Katie Mitchell's visionary production of Janáček's philosophical masterpiece delivers a breathtaking fusion of opera and science fiction, featuring a career-defining performance by Aušrinė Stundytė.
