Franco Dragone to direct Kazakh folk opera Kyz-Zhibek
Kazakh tragic folk legend opera Kyz-Zhibek will be directed by Franco Dragone in Astana Opera theater.
Pakistan gang rape inspires New York opera
To those who complain that opera is an elitist indulgence served up to snobs in dinner jackets, New York's latest world premiere may come as something of a shock.
Winners of Verona contest to perform in Astana Opera
Winners of the international contest in Verona will perform at a concert in Astana Opera theater.
Migraine secret of Wagner's opera
Repetitive migraines lie at the heart of "Siegfried," the second part of Richard Wagner's "Ring" trilogy of operas, German neurologists suggest.
Zhupar Gabdullina to perform Odabella in Atilla at Astana Opera
Attila opera by Giuseppe Verdi will be performed at Astana Opera house once again on December 16.
Sydney Opera House tiles up for 'virtual' sale
The Sydney Opera House has come up with a novel new way to raise funds and boost the building's profile by selling "virtual" ownership of the tiles on its tallest sail.
Evening of Choral Music in Astana Opera
On December 4, Astana Opera theater will have an evening of choral music.
Astana Opera singers win opera contest in Verona
Singers of Astana Opera have won prizes at the international contest of opera singers Arena di Verona in Verona, Italy.
Nurzhamal Usenbayeva from Kazakhstan receives Golden Europea
A famous soprano from Kazakhstan Nurzhamal Usenbayeva has been awarded with the prestigious Golden Europea award by the European Union of Arts.
Astana Opera singers participating in Italian contest
The soloists of Astana Opera are participating in the international contest in the Verona, Italy.
Astana Opera to cooperate with globally-acknowledged theaters
The State Theater of Opera and Ballet - Astana Opera - will cooperate with Opera Europe international opera association and world-famous theaters.
Soldiers of Kazakhstan National Guard perform Huns in Attila opera at Astana Opera premiere
World-class artists are performing at the stage tonight. They shared their impression of the new theater and the premiere before the show.
Kazakhstan opera singer to perform in Italy
Kazakhstan opera singer Mariya Mudyak will perform in Genoa, Italy.
Kazakhstan's opera singer in world Top Ten sopranos
Kazakhstan's Mariya Mudryak entered the world Top Ten sopranos at the Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Opera House at 40 is Australia's top icon
Sydney's celebrated Opera House was Thursday declared Australia's best-known icon ahead of its 40th birthday this weekend, in a report that said it was worth Aus$775 million to the economy every year.
Costumes and decorations for Attila opera brought to Astana from Italy
The world premiere of Astana Opera theater will take four nights. The main premiere night is October 21 when Attila opera by Giuseppe Verdi will be performed.
World's best bass singer to perform at Astana Opera premiere
Holder of the world's best bass singer title Ildar Abdrazakov will perform on the stage of Astana Opera theater this weekend.
Astana Opera to show origins of world at gala-concert
A gala-concert called The Birth of Theater will be held on October 24, 2013 at Astana Opera.
Astana Opera singer is invited to work in Italy
A singer of Astana Opera Medet Chotabayev has received a job offer from Italy.
New York City Opera to close after 70 years
The New York City Opera said Tuesday it would close and file for bankruptcy after 70 years, having failed to secure desperately needed millions through an emergency fund-raising appeal.