Mirella Freni passed away on February 9th 2020. She was 84 years old. Freni was an Italian operatic soprano who had a career of 50 years and appeared at major international opera houses. She received ...

There was no lack of erotic or political scandal to liven up the creation of this work, guaranteeing it immediate and unfailing success. Get carried away by music that is always new and inventive, ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The problem with Offenbach on this side of the Channel is that his comedy tends to translate with all the ...

Toronto Operetta Theatre presents one of Jacques Offenbach’s effervescent masterpieces, La Belle Hélène in this irreverent romp in ancient Greece. The beautiful Helen got the Golden Apple from Paris ...

ALTHTOUGH Jacques Offenbach was born in Germany he soon mastered the essentials necessary for success in French opera buffa and last night Castleward Opera launched its summer season with La Belle ...