Show must go on: London opera chief steps in for ailing tenor

A theatre boss -- still dressed in his everyday workwear of jumper and chinos -- stepped in mid-performance to make sure the ...

Opera is waging a battle to save itself in the modern world — and against self-inflicted wounds

Jonas Kaufmann will no longer sing at London’s Royal Opera House — because, of all things, the pay is too low. “I don’t know ...
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‘The Singer in the Village’ Who Became an Opera Star

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by During a break at the Royal Opera House, Aigul Akhmetshina discussed her action-packed career, “Carmen” and her mission to spread her love of opera.
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London Tours Explore the Worlds of Opera and Classical Music

Fans of music from centuries past will find a wide variety of experiences and collections. One even comes with a side of rock ’n’ roll. By Farah Nayeri Reporting from London Have you ever wondered ...
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Royal Opera appearance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko draws pro-Ukraine demonstration

LONDON (AP) — Dozens of Ukrainians and their supporters have demonstrated outside the Royal Opera House in London to protest a performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko. Protesters outside Thursday ...