At the age of 70, Placido Domingo is as busy as ever, singing, running opera in LA, and helping young performers. But he still gets nervous before going out on stage, as he tells Hermione Eyre... more
Clearly stung by the IMF's decision to back George Osborne's economic plans and his refusal to adopt Plan B on the deficit, David "Danny" Blanchflower is on the offensive... more
In a gambit that threatens to disqualify him from Three Tenors status, Placido Domingo has joined the ranks of the baritones in Simon Boccanegra.... more
Dancing hippies in Hair, Domingo’s return and Lily and Dizzee sharing a stage — the best way to get through the dark months is to book something to look forward to... more
Cape Town Opera, about to make its London debut, has found new resonance in Gershwin's great love story by setting it in the townships where many of its company live.... more
A violinist who fled a poor Russian mining town to pursue her dream of studying at London’s best music schools has won the young performer award at this year’s Classical Brits... more
Who do the experts consider to be the actor, dancer, playwright or conductor at the very top of their game? We asked our critics to give their highly subjective views.... more
La Gioconda has the advantage of featuring one of the world's most famous tunes in the Dance of the Hours, but it is largely unknown among regular audiences.... more
The dinosaurs at the New York National History Museum come to life, Eddie Murphy travels back 24 years in time, and Dame Edna's 1987 talk shows are revived on DVD this week.... more
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