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Nylon
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Nylon
Devialet unveils limited edition Mania portable speaker celebrating the legacy of Palais Garnier
Celebrating 150 years of enduring cultural legacy and monumental artistry at the Palais Garnier, French acoustic company Devialet has unveiled a limited edition of its Devialet Mania portable speaker, with only 150 numbered pieces available. Image courtesy of Devialet. This truly refined collector's edition reflects the legendary interiors of the Palais Garnier with an emblematic crimson hue that tells the story of the House's stage curtains and velvet seats. It is also presented with an exclusive tonal velvet Cocoon carry case featuring a matching strap, gold zipper detailing that is reminiscent of the theatre's decor, and a golden tassel. Image courtesy of Devialet. The anniversary edition showcases the logo of the Opéra National de Paris too, on the centre of the woofer, with a gold metallic ring that encircles it and is laser-engraved with the inscription: '150th Anniversary Limited Edition'. Just like the original Devialet Mania, this limited edition retains all the acoustic innovations featuring proprietary technologies at its core that allows it to adapt sound in real time to any space to deliver an immersive listening experience. Image courtesy of Devialet. Built with the Active Stereo Calibration (ASC) technology and four room-calibrating microphones, the Devialet Mania can instantly read its surroundings and intuitively adjusts audio rendering. Featuring two pairs of full-range drivers in its unique cross-stereo architecture, you'll be able to get optimal stereo reproduction no matter your listening position. Devialet's patented SAM (Speaker Active Matching) technology further refines playback, helping to preserve the fidelity and emotional integrity of every note to achieve an even deeper bass response. Alongside a battery life of up to 10 hours, you can also enjoy features such as the Alexa voice assistant, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, and the DOS 2 platform. The Devialet Mania Palais Garnier 150 Years Limited Edition is priced at $2,999 and will officially launch starting September 2025. You can pre-order yours now exclusively at Devialet Grand Hyatt, Devialet Marina Bay Sands, and online at
CairoScene
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Abu Dhabi Festival & Paris Opera Announce Historic First Co-Production
The production premiered at Opéra Bastille in Paris on February 28th, 2025, and runs until March 27th. Mar 03, 2025 The Abu Dhabi Festival and Opéra National de Paris have launched a historic co-production of Claude Debussy's 'Pelléas et Mélisande', marking the first collaboration between the Arab world and the French opera house. Directed by Lebanese-Canadian Wajdi Mouawad and conducted by Antonello Manacorda, the production premiered at Opéra Bastille in Paris on February 28th, 2025, and runs until March 27th. 'Pelléas et Mélisande', composed by Claude Debussy and first performed in 1902, is a symbolist opera based on Maurice Maeterlinck's play of the same name. The opera's atmospheric score and impressionistic style explore themes of love, fate, and human emotion. The story follows the tragic love triangle between Prince Golaud, his mysterious wife Mélisande, and his younger half-brother Pelléas, unfolding in a dreamlike setting that enhances the opera's enigmatic and psychological depth. Under the patronage of UAE leaders, the initiative is part of Abu Dhabi Festival's mission to expand global artistic partnerships. Featuring soprano Sabine Devieilhe and baritone Huw Montague Rendall, the opera explores love and destiny with a set design by Emmanuel Clolus.
