Opera is waging a battle to save itself in the modern world — and against self-inflicted wounds

Essentially, opera is an art form that is nearly entirely reliant on donations. The top opera companies pull anywhere between ...
Yahoo

Italian opera, a new World Heritage listing, honoured at Verona gala

Italy celebrated the inclusion of Italian opera singing on the World Heritage List with a gala concert at the Arena of Verona on Friday night that was broadcast on national television. The concert, ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Meloni joins cultural elite celebrating Italian opera’s recognition as a world treasure

VERONA, ItalyVERONA, Italy — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni joined top political and cultural figures at Verona’s ancient Arena amphitheater Friday night for an open-air celebration of Italian lyric ...
The Republic

La Scala’s gala premiere of ‘Don Carlo’ is set to give Italian opera its due as a cultural treasure

MILAN (AP) — Italian melodrama’s official recognition as a global cultural treasure is getting trumpeted Thursday with La Scala’s season premiere of Verdi’s “Don Carlo,” an opera that hits hot-button ...
China Daily

One opera, many voices on Chongqing stage

The city of Chongqing itself also left a strong impression on the Italian cast and crew. Luca Bruno, who played Ping, says he ...
Forbes

Opera Is Having A Moment In Fashion And Pop Culture

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nadja Sayej writes about fashion, celebrity and pop culture. Maria Callas has always been a go-to fashion icon in opera history, ...