UK: Royal Opera Chorus marks 2026 World Cup start with London performance

London marked the 2026 World Cup kick-off with SeokJong Baek and the Royal Opera Chorus performing Puccini’s ‘Nessun dorma’ in Covent Garden. View on euronews
Smithsonian Magazine

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Sing Themselves to Death in an Opera at the Met Inspired by Greek Mythology and Mexican Magical Realism

Spanish opera "El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego" takes the stage in New York City this week, while a partner exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art explores the art behind the opera

Sting Never Gave Up on His Musical ‘The Last Ship.’ Now It’s Back

After his 2014 musical failed on Broadway, the musician is bringing a revised version of it to the Metropolitan Opera for a limited run this week.

James Conlon turns to Mozart and magic for his L.A. Opera farewell

L.A. Opera reprises its inventive Barrie Kosky silent-movie production of Mozart's "Magic Flute" for James Conlon's farewell as the company's music director.
Classical Music

Sex, blood and blasphemy... opera’s most shocking moments

Some opera productions really do push the boundaries of good taste. Here we relive some of the most outrageous of all

Opera's Latest Android Update Includes A Soccer Hub And A Refreshed Start Page

Opera's new Android update includes a soccer hub in time for the World Cup.