The New York Times – Music:
Demonstrators outside the Royal Opera House protested the Russian soprano’s return to the London stage in a new production of “Tosca.”
Category: Royal Opera House
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Royal Ballet and Opera Confronts A.I. With ‘RBO/Shift’ Festival
The New York Times – Music:
The London institution is creating “RBO/Shift,” a technology festival whose first year will ask how far A.I. can push the boundaries of opera.
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At the Royal Opera House, a New Season Brings New Drama
The New York Times – Music:
The company’s director, Oliver Mears, talks about the opening performance of “Tosca,” the return of the soprano Anna Netrebko and more.
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In ‘Festen,’ a Nightmare Birthday Becomes an Opera
The New York Times – Music:
The composer who put Anna Nicole Smith’s life onstage has a new piece: an adaptation of a cult movie about child abuse.
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Jakub Hrusa, the Royal Opera’s Next Leader, Keeps Quality in Mind
The New York Times – Music:
“I don’t want to exclude anything,” says the Czech conductor Jakub Hrusa, who plans to present Czech music alongside mainstream repertoire in London.
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London Tours on Opera and Classical Music Offer Looks Behind the Curtain
The New York Times – 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.
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Europe’s Opera Stages Next Season: What to See
The New York Times – Music:
Among our critic’s recommendations are multiple “Ring” cycles, a premiere by Ellen Reid and the soprano Lise Davidsen in Strauss’s “Salome.”