Bayreuth Festival Curtails 150th Anniversary Program Due to Financial Constraints
Due to increased personnel costs from recent collective bargaining agreements and a challenging economic climate, the Bayreuth Festival will present a reduced program for its 150th anniversary in 2026, featuring a new "Rienzi" production, revivals of "Der fliegende Holländer" and "Parsifal", and a s...
Bayreuth Festival Curtails 150th Anniversary Program Due to Financial Constraints
Due to increased personnel costs from recent collective bargaining agreements and a challenging economic climate, the Bayreuth Festival will present a reduced program for its 150th anniversary in 2026, featuring a new "Rienzi" production, revivals of "Der fliegende Holländer" and "Parsifal", and a s...
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Young Audience Raves Over Verdi's La forza del destino at La Scala
Verdi's La forza del destino received enthusiastic reviews from a young audience at La Scala in Milan, with praise for Anna Netrebko's performance and Leo Muscato's direction; the opera's relevance to contemporary conflicts resonated deeply, indicating a potential resurgence in opera attendance amon...
Young Audience Raves Over Verdi's La forza del destino at La Scala
Verdi's La forza del destino received enthusiastic reviews from a young audience at La Scala in Milan, with praise for Anna Netrebko's performance and Leo Muscato's direction; the opera's relevance to contemporary conflicts resonated deeply, indicating a potential resurgence in opera attendance amon...
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32% Bias Score
ENO Relocates to Manchester
The English National Opera's controversial relocation from London to Manchester and its plans for future productions.
ENO Relocates to Manchester
The English National Opera's controversial relocation from London to Manchester and its plans for future productions.
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40% Bias Score
Atom Egoyan on "Seven Veils" and Italian Cinema
Atom Egoyan discusses his new film "Seven Veils," the differences between directing for theater and film, and the influence of Italian cinema on his work.
Atom Egoyan on "Seven Veils" and Italian Cinema
Atom Egoyan discusses his new film "Seven Veils," the differences between directing for theater and film, and the influence of Italian cinema on his work.
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Opera and Piano Recital Reviews
Review of three performances: Jonathan Dove's opera, a two-piano recital by Wang and Ólafsson, and ENO's Rigoletto.
Opera and Piano Recital Reviews
Review of three performances: Jonathan Dove's opera, a two-piano recital by Wang and Ólafsson, and ENO's Rigoletto.
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Review: Life with an Idiot Opera
A review of Kirill Serebrennikov's production of Alfred Schnittke's opera "Life with an Idiot," highlighting its themes, artistic choices, and critical reception.
Review: Life with an Idiot Opera
A review of Kirill Serebrennikov's production of Alfred Schnittke's opera "Life with an Idiot," highlighting its themes, artistic choices, and critical reception.
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Bayreuth Festival Cuts 2026 Opera Program Due to Funding Shortfall
Due to rising costs and insufficient funding, the Bayreuth Festival reduced its 2026 anniversary program from eleven to seven operas, eliminating notable productions like "Tristan und Isolde" and "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg," despite a 55%+ self-financing rate.
Bayreuth Festival Cuts 2026 Opera Program Due to Funding Shortfall
Due to rising costs and insufficient funding, the Bayreuth Festival reduced its 2026 anniversary program from eleven to seven operas, eliminating notable productions like "Tristan und Isolde" and "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg," despite a 55%+ self-financing rate.
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36% Bias Score
Salzburg Festival 2025: A Program Reflecting Global Crisis
The Salzburg Festival's 2025 program, running July 18-August 31, features 174 events including operas, plays, and concerts; over 222,000 tickets are sold; the program, curated by Markus Hinterhäuser, centers around Karl Kraus's "The Last Days of Mankind," reflecting concerns about nuclear threats an...
Salzburg Festival 2025: A Program Reflecting Global Crisis
The Salzburg Festival's 2025 program, running July 18-August 31, features 174 events including operas, plays, and concerts; over 222,000 tickets are sold; the program, curated by Markus Hinterhäuser, centers around Karl Kraus's "The Last Days of Mankind," reflecting concerns about nuclear threats an...
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44% Bias Score
Opera Tenor Jonathan Tetelman: Puccini, Rome, and the Formula 1 of Singing
A rising opera star, Jonathan Tetelman, shares his thoughts on performing Puccini's "Tosca" in Rome, comparing the demands of singing to those of Formula 1 racing.
Opera Tenor Jonathan Tetelman: Puccini, Rome, and the Formula 1 of Singing
A rising opera star, Jonathan Tetelman, shares his thoughts on performing Puccini's "Tosca" in Rome, comparing the demands of singing to those of Formula 1 racing.
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24% Bias Score
Review: La Forza del Destino at the Liceu
A review of a performance of Verdi's La Forza del Destino at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, highlighting standout performances, directorial choices, and the overall production.
Review: La Forza del Destino at the Liceu
A review of a performance of Verdi's La Forza del Destino at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, highlighting standout performances, directorial choices, and the overall production.
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Life with an Idiot: A Zurich Opera Review
A review of the Zurich Opera House's production of "Life with an Idiot," highlighting its reinterpretation of the original story, the use of visual spectacle, and the performances of the main actors.
Life with an Idiot: A Zurich Opera Review
A review of the Zurich Opera House's production of "Life with an Idiot," highlighting its reinterpretation of the original story, the use of visual spectacle, and the performances of the main actors.
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Handel's Theodora: A Feminist Reimagining
A feminist reimagining of Handel's "Theodora" premieres at Madrid's Teatro Real, featuring a modern setting and strong female lead.
Handel's Theodora: A Feminist Reimagining
A feminist reimagining of Handel's "Theodora" premieres at Madrid's Teatro Real, featuring a modern setting and strong female lead.
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