The famous Paris opera house known as the Opera Garnier is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Emperor Napoleon III commissioned the building in the 1850s but would never see its completion.

Milan's La Scala announced in May that Chung will take the post when current director Riccardo Chailly's contract ends in ...

Europe is home to some of the most iconic opera houses in the world. These grand venues not only host world-class performances but also represent centuries of cultural and architectural heritage. Here ...

The historic La Scala opera house in Italy has announced that renowned South Korean conductor Chung Myung-Whun will take over in 2027 and serve as music director until 2030.

NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports on an historic Italian opera house that's been around for nearly ... Chung Myung-Whun has conducted his famous aria, "Va, Pensiero." (SOUNDBITE OF OPERA, "VA, PENSIERO ...

Famous Italian opera house La Scala fired its usher who shouted “free Palestine” at a concert attended by the Italian premier. The Italian trade union CUB on Thursday called the dismissal a ...

Cristiano has already debuted in some of Italy’s most important opera houses. Elsewhere in Europe ... The two big roles that Cristiano has become famous for, both by Verdi, are Gilda in “Rigoletto” ...

The opera house, done in the Italian Renaissance style ... Verdi, and Wagner. The famous gold damask stage curtain was not installed until 1906. The two architects also restored the opera house ...

Italy is home to many famous opera houses, such as the La Scala in Milan, and it has produced many famous opera singers, such ...

Italy’s contribution was Murano glass chandeliers and ... Commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III, Paris’ most famous opera house was completed in 1874. Its eye-popping features include the grand ...

Opera fans often struggle to find new male voices to enjoy beyond the well-known stars. We understand the desire to explore the rich world of male opera talent. In this article, we promise to ...