Opera house

Milan's legendary La Scala opera house erupted into huge applause on May 10 to hail a stirring performance at its triumphant reopening after six months of silence imposed by the coronavirus pandemic.

The renowned Vienna State Opera will re-open its doors from June 8 -- with 100 guests per show in line with anti-coronavirus government guidelines, the opera house announced on June 3.

 A total of 14 concerts will be held this month for up to 100 spectators each. All will be streamed live free of charge, the 1,709-seat opera house said.

Normally they make tutus and elaborate costumes for some of the greatest opera and ballet stars in the world.     

But the costume makers from opera houses across France are now turning their considerable talents to making masks.    

Modern Dance Theater Istanbul (MDTİst), the modern dance project by the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet, will make its premiere with 'Elektronika' on Dec 5 and Dec 9. The show is made up of three works: Hadi, Mantra and Excitement. Tickets can be purchased from Süreyya Opera House and Süleyman Seba Culture Center.

In an era of intense political division, the new production of "Romeo et Juliette" at New York's Metropolitan Opera brings the classic tale of warring families to a universe of palpable power and ostentation.