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Philharmonie de Paris: a grand design turned £300m ‘bottomless pit’
Just as François Hollande’s cash-strapped government pulls the plug on a score of expensive French state arts projects launched by his rightwing predecessor, one exorbitant aluminium structure has bucked the trend.
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Royal Opera Live: an exclusive behind-the-scenes live stream
For the full day on Monday 7 January, you can watch – live and for free – life backstage at the Royal Opera House in London, with rehearsals, masterclasses and much more
Slipped Disc
Just in: Troubled tenor drops out of London Bohème
Rolando Villazón has had to withdraw from singing the role of Rodolfo in La bohème on 3 and 7 January, as he is suffering from acute bronchitis.
Concertmaster cuts the orchestra out of his will
The bitter lockouts of musicians in Minnesota and St Paul are reaping unforseen consequences – a weeping for generations.
It’s over: opera’s glamour pair to divorce
The Rumanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu has announced her divorce from French tenor Roberto Alagna.
Classical Music Magazine
New Year Honours – a selection
The Strad
New work inspired by 1924 comedy demands a theatrical performance
Rare violins go on show in New York
Metropolitan Museum of Art displays instruments from Sau-Wing Lam Collection
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