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opera
Opera is a form of theatrical performance that combines music, singing, drama and often dance to tell stories through fully orchestrated works. Originating in Italy at the end of the 16th century, opera has become one of the most influential and enduring art forms in Western culture, producing masterpieces by composers including Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Wagner, Bizet and Rossini. Its dramatic narratives and powerful vocal performances have influenced countless films, television programmes and popular musicians, while contemporary productions continue to reinterpret classic works for modern audiences. This tag covers the latest news, features and opinion relating to opera, composers, performers, productions and the genre’s enduring influence on culture.
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready announces new grunge opera set in Seattle during 1990s
Set to arrive some time in September.
Antonio Salieri: The composer accused of killing Mozart
It’s been the central storyline of popular plays for 200 years.
Renée Fleming cancels Kennedy Center concerts in protest against Donald Trump’s name change
“Due to a scheduling conflict…”
Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center after 50 years amid Trump takeover
It will “resume operations as a fully independent nonprofit entity.”
How a strange, forgotten German opera helped inspire Jim Morrison’s outloook
A man full of surprises.
Royal Ballet and Opera cancel planned run in Tel Aviv after backlash
The company planned to perform ‘Tosca’ in 2026.
More About opera
Opera is a form of musical theatre in which the story is told primarily through singing, accompanied by an orchestra and often featuring elaborate staging, costumes and dramatic performances.
Among the most influential opera composers are Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, Richard Wagner, Gioachino Rossini, Georges Bizet and Gaetano Donizetti.
The Opera tag covers news, features and opinion relating to opera productions, composers, singers, performances, festivals and the genre's influence on music, film and culture.