Keywords: Opera


Emmanuel Macron renews leadership at Centre Pompidou and Paris Opera

French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed new leadership terms for two of the country's most prominent cultural institutions, extending the mandates of Laurent Le Bon at the Centre Pompidou and Alexander Neef at the Paris Opera as both organizations prepare for major transformation projects. The......

France releases €10 million in frozen funding for performing arts institutions

The French government has reversed its decision to withhold part of the 2026 operating grants allocated to key performing arts institutions, confirming that €10 million in previously frozen funding will be released during the second half of the year. The announcement brings relief to dozens of......

British soprano Felicity Lott passes away at 79

Renowned British soprano Felicity Lott, celebrated for her elegant voice and deep connection to French musical culture, has died at the age of 79. The acclaimed opera singer passed away during the night of May 15 to 16 after recently revealing that she was suffering from terminal cancer. Widely admired......

Auditorium Pierre Bergé unveils a rich May 2026 program of cinema, opera, and photography

The Auditorium Pierre Bergé at the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech is presenting a diverse and ambitious cultural program throughout May 2026, bringing together cinema, opera, and photography in a series of events that place performance and visual expression at the heart of the venue's......

The Royal Opera House unveils new stage curtain in honor of King Charles III

The Royal Opera House in London is preparing to unveil a new stage curtain dedicated to King Charles III, marking a symbolic transition in the institution’s royal patronage. After 27 years and more than 10,000 performances, the current curtain—still bearing the initials of Queen Elizabeth......

Grimes announces psy opera album featuring lyrics co written by ai

Grimes has revealed details of her upcoming album Psy Opera, marking her return to music after several years away from the industry. The project follows her 2020 release Miss Anthropocene and introduces a rare collaboration with artificial intelligence, though the artist insists the technology played......

Met Opera turns to Saudi Arabia amid financial struggles

The prestigious Metropolitan Opera in New York, facing serious financial difficulties, announced on Wednesday a partnership with Saudi Arabia that includes performing three weeks of opera annually in the kingdom. According to a statement, the company “will travel to Riyadh each winter for five......

King Charles and Queen Camilla Conclude Australian Tour with Enthusiastic Public Engagements

In a vibrant display of public support, King Charles and Queen Camilla wrapped up their royal tour of Australia in Sydney, where thousands gathered to greet them against the stunning backdrop of the Opera House. This final day of engagements marked a successful conclusion to a visit that had been uncertain......

Visually Impaired Orchestra Set to Dazzle at Oman's Royal Opera House

The Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra, a groundbreaking ensemble of visually impaired women musicians, is poised to make history with their upcoming performance at the Royal Opera House Muscat on Thursday, October 17, 2024. This landmark event not only showcases the extraordinary talents of these remarkable......