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Opera

A look at the timeless art form, featuring famed productions, renowned performers and emerging talent

Egyptian soprano Fatma Said has curated a playlist on the new Apple Music Classical app. Photo: Josef Fischnaller / Warner Bros

What to expect from the new Apple Music Classical app

Music & On-stageMarch 28, 2023

Mezzo-soprano Farrah El Dibany at the Cairo opera. The National.

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Farrah El Dibany and Ayoub Sisters perform at Cairo Opera

Music & On-stageFebruary 20, 2023

Italy's famed La Scala opera house has launched an online streaming service for its live performances. AP Photo

Italy's La Scala opera house launches live streaming service for concerts

Music & On-stageFebruary 17, 2023

Fatma Said at the Royal Variety Performance in London's Royal Albert Hall in December. PA

Opera veteran Fatma Said delights fans at Grand Egyptian Museum

Music & On-stageJanuary 22, 2023

The 'Firdaus Holiday Experience' will feature a collection of ballads, classical and operatic pieces. Photo: Firdaus Orchestra

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Dubai’s all-female orchestra set for first live online performance

HeritageDecember 19, 2022

Stage Director of the Odesa National Opera Oksana Taranenko speaks with Reuters after the international opera awards at Madrid Royal Theatre, Spain, November 28, 2022. REUTERS / Juan Medina

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Ukraine wins big at International Opera Awards

Music & On-stageNovember 29, 2022

Dubai Opera has hosted impressive shows at its downtown venue in the past year. Photo: Alamy

10 top shows coming to Dubai Opera in December

Music & On-stageNovember 28, 2022

Andrea Bocelli performing in London as part of the platinum jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II. PA

Opera star Andrea Bocelli on the healing power of music

Music & On-stageNovember 23, 2022

Andrea Bocelli is one of the world's biggest-selling opera artists. Photo: Flash Entertainment

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How to start your opera collection - as recommended by Andrea Bocelli

WeekendOctober 28, 2022

‘Aida’ is an opera set in Ancient Egypt. It tells the story of a love triangle between an Ethiopian princess, an Egyptian military commander and a pharaoh's daughter. Photo: Javier del Real / Teatro Real

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The lavish Abu Dhabi co-production 'Aida' is a show-stopper in Madrid

Music & On-stageOctober 27, 2022

Iraqi singer Kadim Al Sahir will play three shows in October. AFP

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Royal Opera House Muscat line-up includes jazz, ballet and Arab stars

On StageAugust 23, 2022

African-American soprano Angel Blue said using blackface is a deeply misguided practice based on archaic theatrical traditions. AP

US soprano withdraws from Arena di Verona opera over blackface performance

On StageJuly 17, 2022

Photo: Farrah El Dibany

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Egyptian singer Farrah El Dibany on what’s next after Macron performance

Arts & CultureMay 26, 2022

'Umm Kulthum & The Golden Era' premiered in London's West End in March 2020 before coming to Dubai Opera. Courtesy: Dubai Opera

Review: 'Umm Kulthum and the Golden Era' is more a concert than a musical

On StageMay 04, 2022

Egyptian singer Farrah El Dibany performs during Unesco's 75th anniversary celebrations in Paris, France on November 12, 2021. EPA

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Farrah El Dibany: Egyptian soprano who performed at Macron victory event

MusicApril 25, 2022

The 15-member Brass Sound Band opened Ramadan Nights at the Cairo Opera House on Tuesday. Nada El Sawy / The National

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Arabic and Sufi music take centre stage as Ramadan Nights opens in Cairo

Arts & CultureApril 14, 2022

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