Two Polish singers are among the stars of the Verona Opera Festival in Italy, one of the highlights of the European summer musical season. Bass Rafał Siwek is billed as Zaccaria the High Priest in ...

This massive amphitheatre is celebrating 100 years of opera; an annual 12-week summertime extravaganza of song and drama, divas and debut artists, that continues to woo fans from all over the world.

Murat Karahan, Turkish tenor and director of the State Opera and Ballet, performed in four different leading roles at the Verona Opera Festival this year. "Being able to represent my country as a ...

Running each June through September, the Arena di Verona Opera Festival transforms the city’s 2000-year-old Roman amphitheatre into the world’s largest opera theatre. It’s where Maria Callas debuted ...

Searching for a one-of-a-kind experience this summer? Music tourism is on the rise worldwide as travelers look for immersive cultural events to make their trip truly special. This year, music lovers ...

In one of the world’s most romantic cities, storied tales light up an ancient amphitheatre as arias soar to the stars, writes Jessica-Belle Greer. They say the greatest love stories are eternal. This ...

Arena di Verona has released a statement in response to Angel Blue’s cancellation, which came after allegations of Blackface surfaced at the famed Italian venue. Set to play the lead role of Violetta, ...

In the short space of time since George Floyd was murdered in 2020 and the Black Lives Matter movement gained broader support, education about what racism looks like has – in some quarters – made ...

Four Polish singers are among the stars of Italy’s 2023 Verona Opera Festival, one of the highlights of the European summer musical season. Bass Rafał Siwek is billed as Ramfis the High Priest in nine ...