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.
Chamber hall to open in Astana Opera theater
The festive opening of the chamber hall in Astana Opera theater will take place on October 1, 2013 on the International Music Day.
Tickets to Astana Opera premier range from 500 to 30,000 tenge
The tickets to the world premier of Astana Opera will cost from 500 to 30 thousand tenge ($3.3-196).
Thai nomad theatres strive to preserve ancient art
They eat, sleep and raise their children beneath the stage floorboards and when dusk falls Thailand's travelling theatres come to life with ornate costumes, colourful face paint and high-pitched Chinese opera.
Artists of world most famous theatres to perform in Astana Opera in October
Artists of the world's most famous theaters will perform in Astana Opera in October 2013.
New York Met expands live opera broadcast program
New York's Metropolitan Opera said Wednesday it has expanded its program of live broadcasts for the 2013-2014 season.
Director ducks out at start of Bayreuth's new 'Ring'
Controverial German director Frank Castorf refused to show himself at the end of his new staging of Richard Wagner's "Rhinegold" that premiered at the Bayreuth Festival on Friday.
Domingo doing well, to recover fully after health scare
Spanish opera star Placido Domingo said on Sunday that he was feeling well after treatment for a blockage in his lung, as his doctor said the tenor would make a full recovery.
Placido Domingo treated for pulmonary embolism
Spanish tenor Placido Domingo is being treated in a Madrid hospital for a pulmonary embolism, a blockage of an artery of the lungs.
Russian theatre legend Lyubimov makes Bolshoi debut at 95
At the age of 95, one of Russia's most admired theatre directors, Yury Lyubimov, is staging his first ever production at the Bolshoi Theatre, a boldly pared-down version of Borodin's opera "Prince Igor".
International Opera Festival held in Almaty
This time the festival is timed to the 200th anniversary of the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.
Oscar hopeful Haneke directs Mozart in Madrid
Although he is nursing hopes of an Oscar, Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke says he feels doomed to failure with his latest project -- a staging of a Mozart opera in Spain.
World premiere of Astana Opera scheduled for end of October 2013
The world premiere of Kazakhstan's Astana Opera is scheduled for October 20-12. It will be attended by celebrities from leading theaters of the world: Art Director.
La Scala and Mariinsky Theatre to come to Astana
World-famous La Scala and the Mariinsky Theatre will make a tour to Astana Opera State Opera and Ballet Theater.
Verdi's 'Rigoletto' goes Vegas in New York staging
Verdi goes Vegas in a flashy new production of the opera "Rigoletto" at the Metropolitan Opera in New York that features neon lights, a Cadillac and a naked cabaret dancer.
New Opera and Ballet theater to be constructed by the end of 2012 in Astana
A new Opera and Ballet theater that is under construction in Astana now will be put into service by the end of 2012.
Karim Massimov attended premiere of Manon Lescaut opera in Astana
Karim Massimov attended the first night of Giacomo Puccini's Manon Lescaut opera at Baisseitova National Opera and Ballet Theater.
