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fromwww.london-unattached.com
1 week ago

Royal Opera Jette Parker Artists Summer Show

The Jette Parker Summer Show culminates the Royal Opera's 2024/25 Season, highlighting the growth and talent of emerging artists from the prestigious development programme.
London music
#rigoletto
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Salzburg Festival 2025: Between power struggles and hope DW 07/17/2025

The Salzburg Festival program reflects global crises through operas and plays exploring power struggles and historical conflicts.
#carmen
#metropolitan-opera
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
fromLondon Unattached
3 weeks ago

Il Trovatore - Royal Opera - Covent Garden Summer 2025 Review

The Royal Opera's revival of Verdi's Il Trovatore returned to the stage, divided in opinion for its dramatic aesthetic versus its emotional heart.
Film
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Lessons From the Opera on Who Has Power in Relationships

The Cornut Festival in Catalonia celebrates the end of jus primae noctis, a custom where feudal lords could bed brides on their wedding night, symbolized by the Cornut.
Film
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Shorts and flip-flops are not allowed': La Scala enforces opera dress code ban

La Scala theatre prohibits shorts, tank tops, and flip-flops, enforcing a dress code for operagoers. Kimonos are permitted.
#glyndebourne
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Fleeing or Facing Reality in the Opera "La Boheme"

The allure of the Bohemian artistic lifestyle can conflict with personal realities and comfort.
#theatre
fromIndependent
1 month 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
3 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
1 month 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
3 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.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Diva Is Dead, Long Live the Diva

The concept of the 'diva' intertwines talent and controversy, reflecting society's fascination with flawed, dramatic personalities.
fromwww.london-unattached.com
1 month ago

Die Fledermaus at The Grange Festival

The Grange Festival is an innovative opera festival offering a diverse line-up, including Verdi's La Traviata and a hip-hop version of Rameau's Les Indes galantes.
Berlin music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'I have no fear': L.A. Opera lovers attend shows in downtown L.A. despite protests

The community turned out for performances despite curfews and protests, showing strong support for the arts in challenging times.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

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

The Opera browser's new version introduces a refreshed theming engine among other features, underscoring its commitment to user personalization and improved browsing experience.
Mobile UX
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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

Kosky's revival of Handel's Saul is an engrossing representation of a king's descent, exploring moral dilemmas that resonate with contemporary audiences.
London music
#harvey-milk
fromKqed
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

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

fromKqed
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

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

#web-browsers
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Web frameworks

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

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Web frameworks

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

fromZDNET
4 months ago
Web frameworks

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

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Web frameworks

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

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Web frameworks

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

fromZDNET
4 months ago
Web frameworks

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

#stock-market
Berlin music
fromLondon Unattached
2 months ago

The Queen of Spades at Garsington - Review

The Queen of Spades contrasts obsession and social dynamics, revealing deeper emotional and psychological themes than the previous operatic offering.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Listening Closely to John Adams

The opera's attempt to humanize all characters, including terrorists, led to violent public backlash, as protesters claimed it unjustly sympathized with Palestinian actions against Israel.
Berlin music
fromLondon Unattached
2 months ago

L'elisir d'amore delights - Garsington Opera - review

The performance at Garsington Opera showcased Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore with a contemporary twist set in 1940s Southern Italy, creating an engaging atmosphere for summer.
#ai
Mobile UX
fromComputerworld
4 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.
Mobile UX
fromComputerworld
4 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.
Berlin music
fromLondon Unattached
2 months ago

Gounod's Faust at the Royal Opera House - RBO - Review

Gounod's Faust explores the duality of human existence and the price of ambition through its central themes of redemption and sacrifice.
Berlin music
fromwww.dw.com
2 months 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.
#salome
Berlin music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
Berlin music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
fromLondon Unattached
2 months 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.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How to Reduce the Battery Drain Caused by Your Web Browser

Click the three dots in the top-right corner of any Edge tab, then click Settings. Open the System and Performance tab, and you'll see an Efficiency Mode toggle switch.
Mobile UX
#theater
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Berlin music

We Are the Lucky Ones' Gives Operatic Voice to a Generation

The ghost light represents both safety in theater and a welcoming of the supernatural, setting the stage for storytelling.
fromVulture
2 months ago

At Antony and Cleopatra, the Music and Dancers Own the Show

Adams skillfully intertwines grandeur with intimate character exploration, allowing potentates to grapple with emotional frailty against the backdrop of their historical significance.
NYC music
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
2 months ago

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

Opera enhances Spotify integration with a mini player for easy access and control.
New users can access three months of Spotify Premium for free with Opera browser.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months 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.
Berlin music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months 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.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Opera's Android browser just got a major tab management upgrade

Opera's new Tab Islands feature enhances tab management on Android, allowing better organization and convenience for users.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Opera has new ways for Android users to manage tabs

Opera's new tab management system for Android incorporates features like Tab Islands, search, mute, and layout customization, fundamentally enhancing user experience.
Mobile UX
#classical-music
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 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
2 months 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
4 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Komische Oper Berlin Turns Don Giovanni' Into a Requiem

Serebrennikov’s production connects both Mozart’s Don Giovanni and Requiem, exploring themes of life, death, and the transition between through innovative staging and dance.
Berlin music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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

His death, while he was in China for meetings related to future productions, was announced on social media by Rachida Dati, the minister of culture in France.
Paris food
Berlin music
fromLondon Unattached
2 months ago

Pimpinone - Telemann - Linbury at the ROH - Review

Pimpinone is a significant 18th-century comedic opera that critiques social norms and gender roles, influencing the future of comic opera.
fromThe Motley Fool
3 months ago

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

Opera's revenue for Q1 surged 40%, leading to a positive stock outlook despite year-to-date declines.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Detroit Opera Steps Into Trump's Cross Hairs With Central Park Five'

The Central Park Five opera highlights wrongful convictions and presents Trump as a controversial figure in American politics.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago

Where the lightning hits the road: Talking with Damien Geter and Jessica Murphy Moo about their opera "Loving v. Virginia" * Oregon ArtsWatch

Geter emphasizes that the opera is not just about interracial marriage, but also about the universal quest to return to one's roots and home.
Social justice
NYC music
fromPlaybill
3 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.
London music
fromOpen Culture
3 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.
#performance
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

"Opera Love" w/ Golden Gate Symphony (Benecia)

Opera LOVE offers an invitation to experience the depth of emotion in opera, from the fiery arias and sweeping choruses, providing an unforgettable musical journey.
#music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

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.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

San Jose symphony, opera embrace Latin rhythms

The upcoming 'Serenade to Music' concert features choral-orchestral works by Jake Runestad and Martín Palmeri, highlighting their unique stylistic elements such as Latin rhythms.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

On my radar: Nell Zink's cultural highlights

Nell Zink transitioned from various jobs to novelist success, illustrating resilience, with her notable works including 'The Wallcreeper' and 'Sister Europe'.
fromInverse
3 months ago

Netflix Just Quietly Added The Most Iconic Heist Thriller Ever

Michael Mann's 'Heat' is described as a heist film structured like an opera, blending intense emotional narrative and dynamic scoring.
#moby-dick
New York Mets
fromFast Company
5 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
5 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.
#turandot
Berlin music
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 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
4 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.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 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.
fromwww.7x7.com
4 months ago

West Edge Opera pushes boundaries at its striking summer festival in Oakland.

West Edge Opera's 2025 Summer Festival will unveil the world-premiere of 'Dolores,' a transformative work on civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, alongside classic operas.
East Bay food
fromComputerweekly
4 months ago

IT in opera and ballet: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

Technology has transformed ticket purchasing and customer engagement for the Royal Ballet and Opera post-Covid.
Online platforms have become crucial for maintaining audience connections and enhancing visitor experiences.
frombrooklyneagle.com
4 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
fromFuncheap
4 months ago

Q-LAB: Nikola Printz - March Madness

Artistically fluid opera star Nikola Printz leads a grand, campy evening of musical madness, presenting a fusion of pop and opera with a fabulous cast.
San Francisco
fromwww.london-unattached.com
4 months ago

Die Zauberflote Royal Academy of Music

The Royal Academy of Music's spring production of Die Zauberflote showcased student talent, with superb singing and innovative staging that captivated the audience.
Berlin music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Xixoxa's Spaceship: A Space Opera premieres March 22 at an Oakland planetarium

Xixoxa's Spaceship is a space opera featuring themes of love and exploration, premiering at a planetarium in Oakland.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 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.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Opera announces a new agentic feature for its browser | TechCrunch

For more than 30 years, the browser gave you access to the web, but it has never been able to get stuff done for you. Now it can. This is different from anything we've seen or shipped so far. The Browser Operator we're presenting today marks the first step towards shifting the role of the browser from a display engine to an application that is agentic and performs tasks for its users.
Marketing tech
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
fromConsequence
5 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
fromLos Angeles Times
5 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.
London music
fromLondon Unattached
5 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.
fromZDNET
5 months ago

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

Opera is adding Bluesky, Discord, and Slack integration to improve user experience, allowing quick access to these services directly from the sidebar.
DevOps
Arts
fromSFGATE
5 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.
NYC politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

Daily Cartoon: Friday, February 21st

Silicon Valley aims to replace traditional government with its own governance model.
Cultural events like 'Moby-Dick' at the opera emphasize the connection between literature and modern art forms.
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

Watching Opera on a Jumbotron

Televising opera can help enhance accessibility, but it often fails to capture the grandeur of live performances.
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