On Wednesday, Lyric Opera of Chicago will open a new production of “Die Walkure” (“The Valkyrie”), the second installment of David Pountney’s staging of Richard Wagner’s epic tetralogy “Der Ring des ...

Both aspects, in fact, have been represented at the Bregenz Festival, where Pountney will continue his role as Intendant until 2013; his appointment in Wales begins as soon as this September. Last ...

Sir David Pountney said his knighthood is recognition for opera. The 71-year-old is an internationally renowned opera director. He said: “I am delighted that the genre of opera should, through me, ...

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Can Opera be for everyone? Steve Speirs (Alan in Stella) wasn't sure but since joining the Welsh National Opera company he wants to dispel the myth and encourage a new audience to experience opera.

That was very directly the genesis of Masque of Might which is being given its world premiere by Opera North tomorrow. Of course, the indisputable fact is that, in the face of the zany dramatic chaos ...

The 71-year-old is an internationally renowned opera director. He said: “I am delighted that the genre of opera should, through me, receive the recognition that this honour bestows. “I am very ...

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