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The Royal Ballet and Opera, formerly the Royal Opera House (ROH), is a historic opera house and major performing arts venue in Covent Garden, central London. The large building is often referred to as simply Covent Garden , after a previous use of the site.
The Royal Opera Season will open with a new production of Verdi’s Rigoletto, directed by Oliver Mears – his first production since becoming The Royal Opera’s Director of Opera in 2017. This ...
The Opera reopened its doors in September of 2009, and has since carried out an expanded and ambitious regular series of operatic, balletic, and concert performances, especially celebrating the works of the Baroque and Classical periods most closely associated with the Opera and the Palace of Versailles. Today, with its superb acoustics and ...
The Royal Opera is a British opera company based in London, resident at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. Learn about its history, repertoire, music directors and guest stars since its foundation in 1946.
A comprehensive list of notable opera houses by continent, country and city, with the name of the opera house and company. Find out the history, location and features of each opera house from Africa to South America.
Leontyne Price is an American spinto soprano who was the first African-American soprano to receive international acclaim. She was known for her performances of operas by Verdi, Mozart, Puccini and others, and received many honors and awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Learn about the British classical ballet company founded by Ninette de Valois in 1931 and based at the Royal Opera House. Discover its history, artistic staff, sister company, associate school and famous productions of Petipa, Ivanov and others.
The Winter's Tale is a ballet based on Shakespeare's play of the same name, choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon and premiered in 2014. It tells a story of jealousy, loss, love, and reconciliation, with music by Joby Talbot and designs by Bob Crowley.