All articles tagged with #opera
Originally Published 2 days ago — by The Washington Post
The Washington National Opera has decided to leave its longtime home at the Kennedy Center after the center ended their relationship, marking a significant change for the opera company.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
The Washington National Opera is ending its partnership with the Kennedy Center due to financial and operational disagreements, aiming for an amicable transition and relocating performances to new venues.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by The Times
Jonas Kaufmann, a renowned tenor, is considering retiring from singing in Great Britain due to financial and systemic issues, including high costs and poor treatment of artists, and is shifting his focus to other projects like festival directing and new roles outside the UK.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
Rosalía's album 'Lux' is a theatrical blend of pop, symphonic, and operatic elements, featuring grand orchestral arrangements and classical influences, but it does not fully commit to traditional opera.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Rosalía's fourth album, Lux, is a groundbreaking, operatic, and highly personal work that blends classical music with modern production, reflecting her artistic evolution and personal upheavals, and is considered one of the year's most innovative albums.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BleepingComputer
Opera is launching Neon, a new AI-powered browser that manages tabs and browsing activities for users, costing $19.90 per month after an early bird offer of $59.90 for nine months. The browser aims to provide agentic, task-oriented browsing experiences, joining other AI-first browsers like Perplexity Comet and Microsoft Edge. Users can sign up for early access to this futuristic browser.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by TechCrunch
Opera has launched Neon, an AI-centric browser that enables app creation through prompts, task automation, and organized workspaces, targeting power users with a $19.99/month subscription, competing with other AI-enhanced browsers like Perplexity and The Browser Company.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
The Metropolitan Opera's adaptation of Michael Chabon's novel 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay' is criticized for being superficial and not capturing the depth of the original story, which explores complex themes of Americanness, Jewish identity, love, and pop culture during WWII.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Verge
Opera has filed a competition complaint in Brazil against Microsoft, accusing the tech giant of using manipulative tactics to favor Edge and hinder alternative browsers like Opera, including blocking preinstallation opportunities and using obtrusive prompts. Opera seeks remedies such as allowing preloaded browsers and ending dark patterns, and highlights ongoing global efforts to challenge Microsoft's practices, including previous EU actions and a spoofed Google UI incident.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ZDNET
The author is leaving Firefox due to concerns over Mozilla's management, declining innovation, and loss of focus on open-source and Linux communities, and is switching to Opera, which they trust more for its reliability, user-centric features, and aesthetic appeal.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Verge
Opera is developing a new AI-powered browser called Neon that aims to automate tasks like coding, research, and web design using AI agents, with features similar to Microsoft Copilot and OpenAI tools, but launch details remain unclear.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Angelina Jolie took on the challenging role of opera legend Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain's film "Maria," streaming on Netflix. Despite not being a trained singer, Jolie underwent seven months of rigorous vocal training to perform Callas' arias authentically, without lip-syncing. The film's sound editor, John Warhurst, captured Jolie's live vocals, blending them with Callas' original recordings to create a believable performance. Jolie's dedication to mastering the role included learning Italian and working closely with an opera singer, resulting in a performance that impressed both the director and the crew.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
A new collection of photos offers a glimpse into the life of Maria Callas, the iconic opera singer, providing insights into her personal and professional world. The images reveal the multifaceted personality of Callas, known for her dramatic performances and complex personal life, and aim to deepen public understanding of the legendary diva.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Angelina Jolie is set to portray the legendary opera singer Maria Callas in an upcoming film. The article details Jolie's visit to the Metropolitan Opera as part of her preparation for the role, highlighting her dedication to authentically capturing Callas's life and career.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times reviews "Maria," a film directed by Pablo Larraín and starring Angelina Jolie as opera legend Maria Callas. The film portrays Callas at the end of her life, focusing on her struggles with fame, personal demons, and her imperious demeanor. While Jolie's performance is noted for its technical prowess, the film is criticized for lacking emotional depth and failing to capture the fiery passion that characterized Callas's life and career.