The brilliant soprano Angela Gheorghiu and her dashing tenor Roberto Alagna are the stars of the most tempestuous and public break-up in opera history. Lydia Slater talks to Draculette about divorce, dictators and drama queens... more
At 80, Stephen Sondheim is more popular than ever, with new productions of two of his musicals, concerts that sold out in hours and a Prom on Saturday.... more
Tomorrow the gloves come off for another round of banker bonus bashing. JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs have had stellar years: once again, estimates will be everywhere of how much their leading players stand to receive ... more
New York's Metropolitan Opera has been forced to put up two Marc Chagall murals in its lobby as a loan guarantee as it struggles to cope with the economic downturn... more
Now that Barack Obama has moved into the White House America’s arts world can look forward to playing a key role in his revolution — it’s a strategy we could learn from...... more
For a decade the director has complained that no one wanted him in London. Now Jonathan Miller is back at ENO — with a radical new production of La Bohème inspired by Brassaï... more
Alberto Vilar once promised so many millions to both New York's Metropolitan Opera and London's Royal Opera House that his name was engraved in both places — only to be removed in 2005, when prosecutors charged him with stealing most of his fortune... more
Model Naomi Campbell is well known for her ever-changing explosive moods. But it's her changing hairline that is currently causing a stir. Naomi was seen at the opening night of the Metropolitan Opera's 'La Fille Du Regiment' in New York... more
Zandra Rhodes will design the set and costumes for an extravagant new production of Aida, the highlight of the English National Opera's new season announced today.... more
A bravura cast performance, including a five-minute cameo from Dawn French, made La Fille Du Regiment something special. Fiona Maddocks loved it.... more
Richard Godwin guides you through some of the best weekend events including a New Year's Eve party at a secret Camden location and Jerry Sadowitz's magic show with a difference.... more
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