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#glyndebourne
Berlin music
fromLondon Unattached
1 month ago

Wagner's Final Opera Parsifal - Glyndebourne - Review

This production of Wagner's Parsifal marks multiple historical firsts at Glyndebourne, showcasing innovative direction and a fresh thematic approach.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Saul review probing, dark and engrossing staging of Handel's oratorio

Kosky's revival of Handel's Saul showcases original artistry and depth while exploring themes of power and mental decline.
Berlin music
fromLondon Unattached
1 month ago

Wagner's Final Opera Parsifal - Glyndebourne - Review

This production of Wagner's Parsifal marks multiple historical firsts at Glyndebourne, showcasing innovative direction and a fresh thematic approach.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Saul review probing, dark and engrossing staging of Handel's oratorio

Kosky's revival of Handel's Saul showcases original artistry and depth while exploring themes of power and mental decline.
more#glyndebourne
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Fleeing or Facing Reality in the Opera "La Boheme"

The encounter with Maurice sparked a whirlwind romance, symbolizing the allure of the Bohemian artistic lifestyle, but also revealing the stark reality of living it.
Paris food
#theatre
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Touching the soul is all that matters!' The outrageous genius of Barrie Kosky and his Wagner phantasmagoria

Barrie Kosky sees all forms of art as interconnected and believes the emotional impact is what truly matters in performance.
fromIndependent
4 days ago
Film

Emer O'Kelly: 'The loud snap when I tried to stand and the pain which left me crawling across the floor... The surgeon had to repair ruptured quadriceps in both knees'

Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Touching the soul is all that matters!' The outrageous genius of Barrie Kosky and his Wagner phantasmagoria

Barrie Kosky sees all forms of art as interconnected and believes the emotional impact is what truly matters in performance.
fromIndependent
4 days ago
Film

Emer O'Kelly: 'The loud snap when I tried to stand and the pain which left me crawling across the floor... The surgeon had to repair ruptured quadriceps in both knees'

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#culture
more#culture
#cultural-events
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#los-angeles
SF music
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Commentary: How exuberant, ambitious operas in L.A. score big despite small casts and modest budgets

Los Angeles is embracing chamber opera, showcasing diverse, intimate works that are relevant and innovative.
SF music
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Commentary: How exuberant, ambitious operas in L.A. score big despite small casts and modest budgets

Los Angeles is embracing chamber opera, showcasing diverse, intimate works that are relevant and innovative.
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#metropolitan-opera
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

The Pint-Size Singers at the Met Opera Children's Chorus Tryouts

Children audition for the prestigious Met children's chorus, showcasing their talent and ambition to perform on one of the world's most famous stages.
fromPlaybill
2 months ago
NYC music

Six Strings, Seven Veils: What's Happening in Classic Art This Week

New production of Salome opens at the Metropolitan Opera featuring Elza van den Heever as the lead.
Aida returns to the Met with returning stars including Elīna Garanča and Angel Blue.
Carnegie Hall hosts various performances from notable artists, enhancing the classic arts scene in New York.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Berlin music

More European Opera Houses Welcome Back Anna Netrebko

Anna Netrebko, after a controversial period due to political affiliations, is returning to major European opera houses but remains excluded from the Metropolitan Opera.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

The Pint-Size Singers at the Met Opera Children's Chorus Tryouts

Children audition for the prestigious Met children's chorus, showcasing their talent and ambition to perform on one of the world's most famous stages.
NYC music
fromPlaybill
2 months ago

Six Strings, Seven Veils: What's Happening in Classic Art This Week

New production of Salome opens at the Metropolitan Opera featuring Elza van den Heever as the lead.
Aida returns to the Met with returning stars including Elīna Garanča and Angel Blue.
Carnegie Hall hosts various performances from notable artists, enhancing the classic arts scene in New York.
more#metropolitan-opera
#user-experience
Mobile UX
fromComputerworld
3 months ago

Opera adds 'Browser Operator,' an AI agent, to its browser

Opera introduces the Browser Operator, a built-in AI assistant for its browser to aid users with various online tasks.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Web frameworks

My top 6 browsers after trying nearly every one (spoiler: none are Chrome)

fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Mobile UX

The Opera One browser gets better - again - with these 4 great new features

fromZDNET
3 months ago
Web frameworks

I've tried nearly every browser out there and these are my top 6 (none are Chrome)

Mobile UX
fromComputerworld
3 months ago

Opera adds 'Browser Operator,' an AI agent, to its browser

Opera introduces the Browser Operator, a built-in AI assistant for its browser to aid users with various online tasks.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Web frameworks

My top 6 browsers after trying nearly every one (spoiler: none are Chrome)

fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Mobile UX

The Opera One browser gets better - again - with these 4 great new features

fromZDNET
3 months ago
Web frameworks

I've tried nearly every browser out there and these are my top 6 (none are Chrome)

more#user-experience
#harvey-milk
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

An Opera About Harvey Milk, Newly 'Reimagined,' Returns After 30 Years | KQED

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

An Opera About Harvey Milk, Newly 'Reimagined,' Returns After 30 Years | KQED

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#web-browsers
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago
Web frameworks

My top 4 browsers after testing nearly every one (spoiler: Chrome doesn't make the list)

fromZDNET
4 weeks ago
Web frameworks

My top 4 browsers after testing nearly every one (spoiler: Chrome doesn't make the list)

more#web-browsers
#theater
Berlin music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Strauss's Salome' Gets a New Staging at the Metropolitan Opera

The new production of Salome intertwines themes of childhood, violence, and identity through innovative staging and characterization.
Paris food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Pierre Audi, Eminent Force in the Performing Arts, Dies at 67

Pierre Audi, renowned stage director, passed away at 67, known for transforming the Almeida Theater and his influential role in the performing arts.
Berlin music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Strauss's Salome' Gets a New Staging at the Metropolitan Opera

The new production of Salome intertwines themes of childhood, violence, and identity through innovative staging and characterization.
Paris food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Pierre Audi, Eminent Force in the Performing Arts, Dies at 67

Pierre Audi, renowned stage director, passed away at 67, known for transforming the Almeida Theater and his influential role in the performing arts.
more#theater
#stock-market
fromThe Motley Fool
2 months ago
Marketing tech

Opera Shares Jump as Forecast Is Music to Investors' Ears. But Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock? | The Motley Fool

fromThe Motley Fool
2 months ago
Marketing tech

Opera Shares Jump as Forecast Is Music to Investors' Ears. But Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock? | The Motley Fool

more#stock-market
fromLondon Unattached
1 month ago

The Queen of Spades at Garsington - Review

Tchaikovsky's 'The Queen of Spades' explores themes of obsession, fate, and madness, presenting a stark contrast to the light-hearted romance of Donizetti's works.
Berlin music
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Listening Closely to John Adams

The Metropolitan Opera's production of The Death of Klinghoffer sparked fierce protest due to accusations of antisemitism and sympathetic portrayals of terrorists.
#technology
more#technology
#cultural-commentary
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Berlin music
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Romanian director keeps memory of the Holocaust alive DW 05/23/2025

The opera 'Eichmann's Trial' brings Holocaust survivor stories to life, highlighting themes of trauma and memory.
Mobile UX
fromWIRED
1 month ago

How to Reduce the Battery Drain Caused by Your Web Browser

Edge and Opera browsers include features to extend battery life, such as Efficiency Mode and Battery Saver.
#browser-integration
DevOps
fromZDNET
4 months ago

Opera's sidebar upgrade makes it easier to access your favorite apps - here's how

Opera enriches user experience with new sidebar integrations for Bluesky, Discord, and Slack.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Mobile UX

Opera is offering 3 free months of Spotify Premium with its cool mini player upgrade

DevOps
fromZDNET
4 months ago

Opera's sidebar upgrade makes it easier to access your favorite apps - here's how

Opera enriches user experience with new sidebar integrations for Bluesky, Discord, and Slack.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Mobile UX

Opera is offering 3 free months of Spotify Premium with its cool mini player upgrade

more#browser-integration
#donald-trump
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

This opera tells the story of 'The Central Park Five,' Donald Trump's role included

The Central Park Five opera portrays the real-life tragedy of wrongful imprisonment and emphasizes themes of empathy and perseverance.
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Berlin music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Review: Rufus Wainwright's U.S. premiere of 'Dream Requiem,' L.A. Opera's 'Ainadamar': a spirtual double bill

Golijov's 'Ainadamar' is a poignant exploration of history, loss, and the fleeting nature of life, presented through Margarita Xirgu's final moments.
#classical-music
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Classical Music Our Critics Can't Stop Thinking About

Julia Wolfe's 'Her Story' powerfully reflects the struggles of women through music, especially in the context of political upheaval.
The performance at the Kennedy Center showcased a seamless blend of voices that highlighted the intensity of women's experiences.
NYC music
fromPlaybill
1 month ago

Waltzes and Williams: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week

This week's classic arts events in New York highlight various performances, including galas by the NY Philharmonic and New York City Ballet.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Classical Music Our Critics Can't Stop Thinking About

Julia Wolfe's 'Her Story' powerfully reflects the struggles of women through music, especially in the context of political upheaval.
The performance at the Kennedy Center showcased a seamless blend of voices that highlighted the intensity of women's experiences.
NYC music
fromPlaybill
1 month ago

Waltzes and Williams: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week

This week's classic arts events in New York highlight various performances, including galas by the NY Philharmonic and New York City Ballet.
more#classical-music
#mozart
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Review: L.A. Opera's silly 'Cosi fan Tutte' saved by the singing

Mozart's "Così fan Tutte" challenges societal norms with its materialistic themes and examines the superficiality of romantic relationships.
London music
fromLondon Unattached
4 months ago

The Magic Flute - Wilton's Music Hall - Review

The production of The Magic Flute at Wilton's Music Hall offers a vibrant, imaginative interpretation, merging music, puppetry, and South American symbolism.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Review: L.A. Opera's silly 'Cosi fan Tutte' saved by the singing

Mozart's "Così fan Tutte" challenges societal norms with its materialistic themes and examines the superficiality of romantic relationships.
London music
fromLondon Unattached
4 months ago

The Magic Flute - Wilton's Music Hall - Review

The production of The Magic Flute at Wilton's Music Hall offers a vibrant, imaginative interpretation, merging music, puppetry, and South American symbolism.
more#mozart
fromLondon Unattached
2 months ago

Pimpinone - Telemann - Linbury at the ROH - Review

Pimpinone, premiered in 1725, captures the 18th-century shift in opera towards relatable characters and sharp social commentary through humor, influencing comic opera's evolution.
Berlin music
London music
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

When Queen's Freddie Mercury Performed with Opera Superstar Montserrat Caballe in 1988: A Meeting of Two Powerful Voices

Combining pop music and opera allows for creative expression and exploration, showcasing the importance of pretentiousness in culture.
fromInverse
2 months ago

Netflix Just Quietly Added The Most Iconic Heist Thriller Ever

"Heat is the rare heist film designed like an opera, filled with melodrama, scorned lovers, and danger-courting cads."
Miami Heat
#music
SF music
fromConsequence
4 months ago

The Residents release new album and three-act opera Doctor Dark

The Residents' new album, Doctor Dark, blends heavy metal with themes of life, death, and dark humor.
SF music
fromConsequence
4 months ago

The Residents release new album and three-act opera Doctor Dark

The Residents' new album, Doctor Dark, blends heavy metal with themes of life, death, and dark humor.
more#music
#moby-dick
New York Mets
fromFast Company
4 months ago

A 'Moby-Dick'-inspired opera opens at the Met

Leonard Foglia's production of 'Moby-Dick' transforms Melville's novel into an opera, focusing on real-time character development and live experiences.
New York Mets
fromFast Company
4 months ago

A 'Moby-Dick'-inspired opera opens at the Met

Leonard Foglia's production of 'Moby-Dick' transforms Melville's novel into an opera, focusing on real-time character development and live experiences.
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#turandot
Berlin music
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 months ago

This masterful staging of Puccini's masterpiece hasn't dated

Andrei Serban's 40-year-old staging of Turandot combines stunning visuals and powerful performances, ensuring its enduring appeal.
Berlin music
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 months ago

This masterful staging of Puccini's masterpiece hasn't dated

Andrei Serban's 40-year-old staging of Turandot combines stunning visuals and powerful performances, ensuring its enduring appeal.
more#turandot
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago

Love, death and power: Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell's "The Shining" at Portland Opera * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland Opera's production, though it may not become a classic, successfully attracted a younger audience, showcasing the contemporary relevance of opera.
Berlin music
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

How the Dutch National Opera Is Trying to Go Green

Sustainability is essential for the future of opera and requires comprehensive changes across all aspects of production.
#performing-arts
Arts
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

There's a tiny Victorian town hiding alongside California's oldest freeway

The opera performance at Heritage Square combined haunting visuals with experimental music, offering a unique take on traditional opera.
Arts
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

There's a tiny Victorian town hiding alongside California's oldest freeway

The opera performance at Heritage Square combined haunting visuals with experimental music, offering a unique take on traditional opera.
more#performing-arts
frombrooklyneagle.com
3 months ago

Longtime Carroll Gardens singer, opera reviewer Nino Pantano dies at 89

Born on Christmas Eve in 1935, Anthony Nino Pantano was raised in a musical Sicilian American family, singing arias from age 13 and winning amateur competitions.
Brooklyn
NYC music
from48 hills
3 months ago

'March Madness': Punking up opera with Nikola Printz - 48 hills

Nikola Printz's 'March Madness' combines opera with modern influences, emphasizing identity and musical rebellion through interactive performances.
#browser-technology
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Marketing tech

Opera announces a new agentic feature for its browser | TechCrunch

Opera's new Browser Operator feature automates online tasks, enhancing browsing efficiency and preserving user privacy by not relying on cloud services.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Opera announces a new agentic feature for its browser | TechCrunch

Opera's new Browser Operator feature automates online tasks, enhancing browsing efficiency and preserving user privacy by not relying on cloud services.
more#browser-technology
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Innocence review monumental achievement shows how essential opera can be

The opera 'Innocence' explores the complexities of trauma and violence within a community, questioning innocence and complicity after a mass tragedy.
London music
fromLondon Unattached
4 months ago

Mary, Queen of Scots - ENO at the Coliseum - Review

'Mary, Queen of Scots' blends Shakespearean drama with opera, yet suffers from repetitive music and lack of memorable moments.
The opera showcases betrayal, lust, and political intrigue but struggles to evoke emotional responses.
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