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The Age
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Opera Australia to premiere a new version of La Boheme in Melbourne as leadership tumult continues
Opera Australia's 2026 program will feature a new production of La Boheme – the company's first revamp of the beloved Puccini work in 15 years. Exclusive to Melbourne, the production is one of the highlights of a solid program revealed on Monday by the company for its 70th-anniversary season. The launch comes in a year the company has had significant departures at leadership level – there is still no permanent CEO or artistic director – and in which it recorded a $10 million deficit. Next year marks 130 years since La Boheme was first staged, and in that time Puccini's cherished work has been endlessly reimagined. 'You're dealing with one of the greatest works ever written,' says director Constantine Costi. 'Claus Guth set La Boheme on the moon for the Paris Opera, so I feel like the ceiling has been smashed.' Costi's version, conducted by the internationally acclaimed Finnegan Downie Dear, will 'go back to the essential DNA of the piece'. 'The hook, for me, was thinking about these central characters being artists – we're dealing with a writer, a painter, a poet, a philosopher ...' he says. 'So we're really exploring a kind of heightened reality, a heightened romantic Paris, as seen through the eyes of these artistic Bohemians.' Meanwhile, Sydney opera fans will be treated to a new production of Turandot, directed by Ann Yee, in a season that opens there with a welcome return of Moffatt Oxenbould's dreamy Madama Butterfly, a sharp contrast to the controversial 2022 version from Graeme Murphy. Reliable favourites Hansel & Gretel, Rigoletto and The Merry Widow will sit alongside a new opera, The Drover's Wife, based on the play, novel and film by Leah Purcell. New operas are 'always a priority for us' says head of music Tahu Matheson. 'I really hope it comes to Melbourne. It certainly deserves to. It's quite an extraordinary piece.'
Sydney Morning Herald
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Opera Australia to premiere a new version of La Boheme in Melbourne as leadership tumult continues
Opera Australia's 2026 program will feature a new production of La Boheme – the company's first revamp of the beloved Puccini work in 15 years. Exclusive to Melbourne, the production is one of the highlights of a solid program revealed on Monday by the company for its 70th-anniversary season. The launch comes in a year the company has had significant departures at leadership level – there is still no permanent CEO or artistic director – and in which it recorded a $10 million deficit. Next year marks 130 years since La Boheme was first staged, and in that time Puccini's cherished work has been endlessly reimagined. 'You're dealing with one of the greatest works ever written,' says director Constantine Costi. 'Claus Guth set La Boheme on the moon for the Paris Opera, so I feel like the ceiling has been smashed.' Costi's version, conducted by the internationally acclaimed Finnegan Downie Dear, will 'go back to the essential DNA of the piece'. 'The hook, for me, was thinking about these central characters being artists – we're dealing with a writer, a painter, a poet, a philosopher ...' he says. 'So we're really exploring a kind of heightened reality, a heightened romantic Paris, as seen through the eyes of these artistic Bohemians.' Meanwhile, Sydney opera fans will be treated to a new production of Turandot, directed by Ann Yee, in a season that opens there with a welcome return of Moffatt Oxenbould's dreamy Madama Butterfly, a sharp contrast to the controversial 2022 version from Graeme Murphy. Reliable favourites Hansel & Gretel, Rigoletto and The Merry Widow will sit alongside a new opera, The Drover's Wife, based on the play, novel and film by Leah Purcell. New operas are 'always a priority for us' says head of music Tahu Matheson. 'I really hope it comes to Melbourne. It certainly deserves to. It's quite an extraordinary piece.'
See - Sada Elbalad
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Renowned French Mezzo-Soprano Béatrice Uria-Monzon Passes Away at 61
Rana Atef French mezzo-soprano Béatrice Uria-Monzon passed away at the age of 61 in the city of Agen, southwest France. Uria-Monzon leaves behind a rich artistic legacy and a career marked by outstanding performances on the world's most prestigious opera stages. According to her manager, Thérèse Saidel, Uria-Monzon's death was announced on Facebook, where Saidel described her as a "refined, sincere, authentic, and beloved artist" who had a significant impact on the development of modern operatic performance. Uria-Monzon's breakthrough role came in 1993 when she performed as Carmen at the Paris Opera, a performance that catapulted her to international fame. She went on to deliver leading performances in classical works such as "Tosca" and "Lady Macbeth", and shone on famous stages from New York to Moscow. Throughout her career, Uria-Monzon was celebrated for her powerful voice and captivating stage presence. Her contributions to the world of opera will be deeply missed, and her legacy will continue to inspire future generations of opera singers. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
The Paris Opera wants you to 'feel first, understand later'
One of the world's most iconic cultural institutions, the Paris Opera, invites audiences to experience emotion before intellect. Founded by Louis XIV in 1669, it has shaped centuries of artistic expression, balancing opera and ballet in equal measure. But behind the grandeur of the Palais Garnier lies a simple truth, your first connection to art doesn't need expertise, just openness. Whether you're drawn to theatre, sculpture, or sound, there's an opera waiting to resonate with you. The experience begins, not just on stage, but the moment you step inside.
Egypt Independent
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
Coppelia at Cairo Opera House in 5 performances starting Thursday
The Cairo Opera Ballet Company is presenting the world-class classical ballet Coppelia, accompanied by Cairo Opera Orchestra conducted by Maestro Mohamed Saad Pasha, in five performances across this week. The performances will begin at 9:00 pm on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday, May 8, 11, and 12, in addition to a gala performance at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 9, on the Grand Theater. Directed by Artistic Director Armenia Kamel, the ballet Coppelia is choreographed by Valentin Barty, with set design by Mohamed al-Gharbawy, lighting by Yasser Shalaan, costumes by Gianluca Saito, and music by French composer Léo Delibes. The Coppelia is a ballet inspired by the story of the famous German writer Ernst Hoffmann. The events take place in three acts in a village located between Hungary and Poland. It revolves around the beautiful wooden puppet Coppelia, created by the genius inventor Dr. Coppelius. The young Frans falls in love with her, believing her to be a real person. However, his lively fiancee, Solinda, carries out a clever trick with the help of the villagers to rid him of his illusions. Coppelia is a world-class ballet, first performed at the Paris Opera in 1870. It is a fantasy show characterized by dazzling visuals and the integration of artistic elements, including lighting, set design, and costumes. It has been performed on various stages worldwide and has been adapted in several artistic forms. This ballet aims to convey to the audience a dreamy, imaginative atmosphere sometimes characterized by joy and humor, and at other times by sadness, jealousy, and defiance. The Cairo Opera Ballet Company was founded in 1966 and was affiliated with the Higher Institute of Ballet. It presented its first performances in the same year, and it also presented its performances in many countries around the world, including Russia, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Germany, France and Tunisia. It became one of the troupes affiliated with the Opera House in 1991. Its repertoire includes several renowed international classical performances, including Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Don Quixote, The Rite of Spring, Hamlet, Lorcan, Carmina Burana, Bolero, Cinderella, Dances We Meet, and In Spite of Everything.
