Traffic stops and hallways clear as the diva arrives, her attendants escorting her backstage ahead of her rendition of the ...

Sign up to receive our weekly cultural-recommendations newsletter. The word “diva” comes from the world of opera, where divinely talented singers have enraptured ...

What this too often pedestrian score needs is verve. Stephen Barlow, head in score throughout, let even insignificant connecting passages drag (several pizzicato links seemed to last an eternity), and ...

Opera is resurrecting Opera Neon, a browser concept first introduced in 2017, and equipping it with the latest tech trend: agentic AI—an assistant you can assign tasks to, which it will carry out ...

DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Also known as Danville’s Diva, Camilla Williams was the first African American to become a famous opera singer. Before becoming an opera icon, Camilla Williams grew up near West ...

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Some quick stats: Over the past 20 years, the winner of the Globe for motion picture – drama has gone on to capture the Oscar for Best Picture just six times. Musical or comedy? Only twice. That ...

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'Maria,' directed by Pablo Larraín, is on Netflix Dec. 11 Angelina Jolie is stepping into the spotlight. Directed by Pablo Larraín, Maria stars the Oscar winner as late opera singer Maria Callas. In ...

Maria Callas left an indelible mark on the opera world and continues to inspire artists around the world. Last year the opera world honored “La Divina’s‘ centennial with numerous celebrations, ...

This story was written as part of the WTOP Book Report series authored by Terik King. Read more of that coverage. In the high-drama world of opera, where talent clashes with ambition and passion ...