Hard candy Hard candy

It’s perhaps because Puccini is the master of operatic pathos that Tosca has proved so hard for people to get a handle on.

on January 16, 2018 at 12:40 PM
But I’m a jeer leader But I’m a jeer leader

The Royal Opera’s Sir Antonio Pappano considers the question of booing at the opera.

on April 08, 2017 at 8:30 AM
“If I ever go looking for my heart’s desire again, I won’t look any further than my own back yard!” “If I ever go looking for my heart’s desire again, I won’t look any further than my own back yard!”

La Cieca is delighted to note that the Royal Opera, Covent Garden has decided to follow the successful lead of so many American opera companies.

on September 12, 2016 at 11:20 AM
Bottle of angels Bottle of angels

Our Own M. Croche (not pictured, presumably) has an idea to pitch to the Royal Opera’s advertising department.

on April 30, 2013 at 7:24 PM
Happy Birthday Stefan Herheim Happy Birthday Stefan Herheim

The Prince of Regie, who’ll direct a new Vêpres siciliennes for the Royal Opera this fall, is 43 years old today.

on March 13, 2013 at 7:09 PM

Above is a preliminary PR photo of Eva-Maria Westbroek in the “biggest than life” titular role of the Mark-Anthony Turnage/Richard Thomas bio-opera Anna Nicole, set to open tonight at the Royal Opera, Covent Garden. But without the benefit of Photoshop and artful lighting, what do Westbroek and Anna Nicole really look like?

on February 17, 2011 at 12:01 PM