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Michael Spyres and Danielle de Niese sing Verdi at the Royal Albert Hall

This ‘Drinking Song’ from Verdi’s La traviata is a glass of pure musical joy

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Baritenor Michael Spyres backstage at the Royal Albert Hall

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Soprano Danielle De Niese performs with the English National Opera Orchestra and Chorus

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Edward Gardner apologies for making ‘Mafia’ comment about Naples opera house chorus

Edward Gardner apologises for making ‘Mafia’ comment about Naples opera house chorus

A new opera, ‘Mrs T’, will be released this year to mark the centenary of the British Prime Minister’s birth.

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Bill Skarsgård worked with an opera singer to produce terrifying ‘vampire voice’ for Nosferatu

Bill Skarsgård worked with an opera singer to produce terrifying ‘vampire voice’ for Nosferatu

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Angelina Jolie says learning to sing for Maria Callas portrayal felt ‘freeing’.

Angelina Jolie says ‘everyone should learn to sing’ after playing Maria Callas

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Angelina Jolie plays the title role in this thrilling biopic.

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Ed Sheeran performs at old school after making £250m music education plea to Keir Starmer

Ed Sheeran performs at old school after making £250m music education plea to Keir Starmer

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Former Les Mis star performs surprise ‘On My Own’ in Covent Garden busking spot

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