Puccini gets political: Ai Weiwei to direct opera in Rome about Hong Kong crisis
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Puccini gets political: Ai Weiwei to direct opera in Rome about Hong Kong crisis
The Chinese artist will also design the sets and costumes for the production at the Teatro dell'Opera next year
Lithuania gets the coveted Golden Lion for best national pavilion in Venice
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Lithuania gets the coveted Golden Lion for best national pavilion in Venice
Arthur Jafa’s work The White Album is also recognised by the Biennale jury
Scenography in contemporary Scandinavian opera and theatre take centre stage in new book
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Scenography in contemporary Scandinavian opera and theatre take centre stage in new book
Lars-Ake Thessman on his set- and costume-designs
Wolfgang Tillmans turns set designer, creating the backdrop for a Benjamin Britten production at English National Opera
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Wolfgang Tillmans turns set designer, creating the backdrop for a Benjamin Britten production at English National Opera
The Turner prize winner will unveil a sculptural piece and projections during the War Requiem oratorio
Marina Abramovic turns Seven Deaths project into an opera to debut in Munich in 2020
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Marina Abramovic turns Seven Deaths project into an opera to debut in Munich in 2020
Artist will direct the production, which was originally conceived as a cinematic tribute to her lifelong hero Maria Callas
Deh vieni, non tardar: opera for all at the V&A
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Deh vieni, non tardar: opera for all at the V&A
London museum and Royal Opera House bring the elite musical form to the masses