Kennedy Center, Washington
A Republican Congressman’s proposal to rename the Kenedy Center’s Opera Gouse after Meania Trump fueled harsh comments. The Saint Louis Post wrote: « A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, said Shakespeare, but the Orwellian name games played by our current president and his congressional lackeys truly stink. » Read More →
Monserrat Caballé
The Montserrat Caballé Foundation is facing an eviction order for non-payment of rent for its headquarters, located in Muntaner street in Barcelona, whose eviction the judge has set for next October 3. Read More →
Kennedy Center, Washington
House Republicans moved forward with an effort to rename the Kennedy Center Opera House after first lady Melania Trump just months after President Donald Trump seized control of the national arts center and established himself as chairman. Read More →
The European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO) has announced its Summer Tour 2025, which will take place across Austria, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands. Read More →
Over 64,000 spectators attended the 77th edition of the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence which comprised five staged operas, including two world premieres two operas in concert and 12 concerts and recitals. The overall occupancy rate stands at 92% (90% in 2024). Read More →
Opéra Bastille, Paris
In Zusammenarbeit mit dem französischen Kulturministerium will Microsoft rund 1.500 historische Bühnenbildmodelle der Pariser Oper digitalisieren. Das sagte Microsoft-Präsident Brad Smith dem Magazin Le Point. Read More →
Frans de Ruiter, a famous harpsichord player and former Director of the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague passed away on 16 July at the age of 79. Read More →
The Directorate of the Royal Palace of Caserta has ordered the cancellation of the Mariinsky concert conducted by Gergiev, scheduled as part of the Un’Estate da Re festival for July 27 in the courtyard of the Vanvitellian Complex. Read More →
Die Aufführung von Carl Maria von Webers Oper Der Freischütz auf der Seebühne der Bregenzer Festspiele musste am Sonntagabend wegen Regens frühzeitig, das heißt schon nach 90 Minuten beendet werden. Read More →
After the Trump controlled American Congress officially passed a budget rescission package which included the full elimination of federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), many radios are in critical condition. Read More →
