Royal Opera House Muscat launches first in-house production
Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) has released details of its first major in-house production, Celebrating Oman: The Great Journey. The opera marks the fifth anniversary … Read more
Opera cancelled after terrorism scare
New York Metropolitan Opera had to cancel a performance on Saturday after a terrorism scare. Audience member Roger Kaiser sprinkled powder into the orchestra pit … Read more
New building planned for Paris Opera
The French Government has announced plans to expand the Paris Opera and construct a new City Theatre [Cité du theatre]. The City Theatre will be built … Read more
From the Supreme Court to the stage
American Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg is swapping the stand for the stage as she prepares to star in Washington National Opera’s (WNO) production … Read more
ENO appoint Martyn Brabbins as music director
English National Opera has named Martyn Brabbins as its new music director. Although Brabbins regularly conducts international orchestras, this is the first prestigious position he … Read more
Oliver Mears takes top job at London’s Royal Opera House
The current artistic director of Northern Ireland Opera is set to take the top job at the Royal Opera House in London’s Covent Garden early … Read more
Scottish shows go dementia-friendly
Scottish Opera is the latest UK company to put on a relaxed performance, with a dementia-friendly staging of The Marriage of Figaro on 12 November. In … Read more
Dubai Opera – the first of its kind
As Dubai Opera house opens its doors for the first time we speak to chief executive Jasper Hope about his plans for bringing the city’s … Read more
Classic FM and Opera North team up
UK radio station Classic FM has formed a new partnership with acclaimed ballet company Opera North. Opera North is a South Bank-award winning company based in Leeds, while … Read more
Peking opera makes Olympic appearance
China’s cyclists have been causing heads to turn at the Rio Olympics – and not just because of their impressive performance on the track. Their … Read more