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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

She notes that Italian art songs, operas, and arias represent a core part of the Western classical vocal tradition. Many of the most celebrated composers in classical music, like Verdi and Puccini, ...

Founded by Italian ... and famous arias and pop works performed by internationally celebrated artists: - Leah Hawkins, soprano, who has captivated audiences at the Metropolitan Opera and ...

No Italian or German opera companies tour ... its footprint to seasons at the Sydney Opera House which, after all, is one of the world’s most famous buildings and happens to be (kind of ...