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Requiem for the End of Love spreads 90s nostalgia across Athens

The work by Dimitris Papaioannou and Giorgos Koumentakis completed 12 performances in Athens, attracting large audiences. Created in 1995 in memory of those lost to AIDS, the production is now preparing to travel to Paris for a 2027 presentation.

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Oulu has a year-long programme of events putting the spotlight on Sámi culture and climate change.

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Why are Italian musicians protesting Venice Opera's new conductor?

Beatrice Venezi was appointed as music director of La Fenice opera house in September. Musicians and staff are demanding her revocation over her lack of experience and ties to the far-right.

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Rosalía's 'Lux' tops Taylor Swift as the world's most-streamed album

Rosalía's rise and rise continues apace with her latest album LUX breaking yet another significant and sizeable digital landmark for the biggest number of streams in a week.

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Adele to make acting debut in Tom Ford’s adaptation of ‘Cry to Heaven’

Celebrated British singer Adele is currently taking a break from music after completing a huge residency in Las Vegas. Now, she's about to say 'Hello' to the big screen...

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Baku International Arts Festival targets cross-cultural projects

The second week of the Baku International Arts Festival features international stars of theatre, music, dance, and opera, along with unique collaborations, premieres, and ethnic projects.

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Gabala Music Festival: Six days of opera and jazz in the Caucasus

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Every summer, the Gabala International Music Festival turns this Azerbaijani mountain resort into an open-air stage, hosting world-class jazz, opera and orchestras against the backdrop of the Caucasus.

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Kazakh vocalist stuns jury, wins big at Portofino’s Opera Competition

Aigerim Altynbek swept the competition at this year's Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino (CLIP), bringing Kazahstan's "rich culture to the world" according to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

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UK’s Royal Ballet and Opera cancels 2026 Israel show after protest

The Royal Ballet and Opera has cancelled a planned 2026 performance of Puccini’s 'Tosca' at the Israeli Opera in Tel Aviv, after 182 staff signed a letter condemning the organisation's stance on Gaza.

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Russian soprano’s discrimination case against Met to proceed

The Met Opera previously dropped Russian soprano Anna Netrebko after she refused to repudiate President Vladimir Putin over Russia's campaign against Ukraine. Her discrimination case will now proceed.

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Austria's JJ talks Eurovision 2025 win, dream collab and what's next

Euronews Culture sat down with JJ, Austria’s Eurovision 2025 winner to talk about life since his triumphant performance, his genre-blending high pitched singing voice and what he’s planning to do next.

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Wagnermania: Monumental Flying Dutchman in an Austrian quarry

Wagner's The Flying Dutchman can be seen from 9 July in a quarry outside Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland.

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Kazakh opera blends tradition and modernity for global audiences

In partnership with MDQ

From iconic love stories to epic legends, Kazakh opera is finding a global stage. In this episode, we explore how this distinctive art form blends national identity with classical style.

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Ralph Fiennes to make opera directing debut in Paris

The Oscar-nominated actor, most recently seen in 'Conclave', will direct in Paris next season.

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Norway invites ‘hygge testers’ to work in stunning locations for free

Embracing the spirit of uncluttered simplicity, a web company is inviting ten lucky testers to try out a ‘hygge desk’ in Norway.

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Barcelona Liceu's 'La Traviata' showcases the future of opera

Barcelona's Liceu theatre is currently staging Verdi's La Traviata, a co-production with three European opera companies. The Liceu's revival director Leo Castaldi spoke to Euronews Culture about the process of keeping the performance fresh, cost effective and relevant during its run.