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4 days, 23 hours ago

History, culture are pointers to the future: Apple CEO

By Fang Aiqing and Sun Meng | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-03-24 18:03 "Our history and culture is very important to understanding the present moment and where we're heading in the future,"said Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday. "What technology does and what our products do is help expand the audience,"Cook said shortly after watching a classic excerpt from 400-year-old Kunqu …

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4 days, 23 hours ago

History, culture are pointers to the future: Apple CEO

China Daily

"Our history and culture is very important to understanding the present moment and where we're heading in the future,"said Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday. "What technology does and what our products do is help expand the audience,"Cook said shortly after watching a classic excerpt from 400-year-old Kunqu Opera play, Peony Pavilion, which was performed by the Northern Kunqu Opera …

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1 week ago

Opera troupe finds a winning story

China Daily

Wang Chenglong At the Boxing County Lyuju Opera Troupe, in east China's Shandong province, Liu Ning, 41 and his apprentice Wang Chenglong, 24 were rehearsing Sisters' Marriage Switch, a classic from the Lyuju repertoire. Boxing County Lyuju Opera Troupe The regimen proved grueling: predawn rehearsals, week-long drills for eight-character recitations requiring flawless articulation. As graduation approached, Wang heard that Boxing …

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1 week ago

US blocking Canadian access to historical library on Quebec-Vermont border

Al Jazeera

Montreal, Canada – US President Donald Trump’s administration is cutting off Canada’s main access point to a historical library that straddles the border between the Canadian province of Quebec and the US state of Vermont. In a joint statement late on Thursday, the Quebec border town of Stanstead and the Haskell Free Library and Opera House said the United States …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Kennedy Center contract employee strips nude in protest video and is promptly fired

LA Times

Tavish Forsyth, the associate artistic lead for the Washington National Opera’s Opera Institute, in a frame from his protest video about the Kennedy Center turmoil under President Trump. A Kennedy Center contract worker strips nude in a new YouTube protest video and asks if they should quit their job with the Washington, D.C., arts institution targeted by President Trump: “Is …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Blind opera singer to perform at ‘Vision Beyond Sight’ gala

LA Times

Southern California native Laurie Rubin was diagnosed with leber congenital amaurosis when she was 3 months old. “We wanted to bring that to Hawaii.” On Thursday, March 27, Rubin will bring her inspiring story to Orange County when she performs at Beyond Blindness’ 8th annual Vision Beyond Sight Gala. “Laurie exemplifies Beyond Blindness’ core value of optimism, one of seven …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Lyric Opera of Chicago will start to reflect John Mangum’s production picks in 2026-27

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2025-26 season will include five productions that first appeared elsewhere and one revival, all picked by the previous general director, Anthony Freud. Next season includes three concerts of Orff’s “Carmina Burana” and seven by alternative rocker Billy Corgan focusing on the 30th anniversary of his recording with The Smashing Pumpkins, “Mellon Collie and …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen to release new opera recording while awaiting birth of twins

Associated Press

NEW YORK — “Davidsen Goes out with a Bang,” read the headline in Broadway World’s review of the Metropolitan Opera revival of Beethoven’s “Fidelio.” And indeed Lise Davidsen is in a sense “going out.” After she gives her final performance as the wife who disguises herself as a man to save her husband, she’ll head home to Norway to prepare …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre Brings 'The Phantom of the Opera' to India

Firstpost

Based on Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel Le Fantôme de L’Opéra, the Gothic romance-laced musical tells the story of a mysterious masked figure who lurks beneath the Paris Opera House The Phantom of the Opera’, famed as the longest running musical on Broadway, made its India debut at The Grand Theatre at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre on 5th March. Having …

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3 weeks ago

Member takes Peking Opera to the kids

China Daily

Zhou Li, deputy director of the Chongqing Peking Opera Company. Zhou Li, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, stressed the importance of aesthetic education through traditional Chinese opera. She is dedicated to the promotion of traditional Chinese opera and is also deputy director of the Chongqing Peking Opera Company. "Taking Peking Opera …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Nita Ambani in elegant brown saree, glam blouse makes a style statement at NMACC; her ethnic look is perfect for summer

Hindustan Times

Nita Ambani's elegant brown saree with a sheer blouse is a great choice for hot summer occasions, offering a perfect blend of style, comfort, and practicality. On Thursday, Nita Ambani, the founder-chairperson of Reliance Foundation attended the opening night of The Phantom of the Opera at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in an statement ethnic look. Nita Ambani exudes …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

London Symphony Orchestra conductor Antonio Pappano goes underground — he takes the Tube to work

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Antonio Pappano has gone underground since leaving The Royal Opera for the London Symphony Orchestra. “This is a more streamlined organization, if you like.” A 65-year-old conductor who was Covent Garden’s music director from 2002-24, Pappano succeeded Simon Rattle as the LSO’s chief conductor last September and has a quick commute from his home in Hampstead to …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Opera’s new AI-powered Operator browser can surf the web for you: Know what all it can do

Live Mint

Opera has introduced a new AI-powered feature, Browser Operator, which is designed to automate web browsing tasks for users. The Norwegian technology company claims that Browser Operator represents a significant shift in the role of web browsers. AI-Driven Browsing with User Oversight Opera’s new AI feature allows users to request tasks in everyday language. Unlike some AI-driven browsing tools that …

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MWC 2025: Nothing Phone 3a series, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and more on day 2

India Today

The Mobile World Congress 2025 kicked off on March 3, 2025. MWC 2025: Day 2 announcements Nothing Phone 3a series: The smartphone company, Nothing, has confirmed to launch its next-gen series today, at the MWC 2025. Ahead of the official launch, Nothing has introduced its upcoming models, the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro, at MWC 2025. Samsung Galaxy S25 …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Shandong NPC deputy gets young people interested in Shandong Bangzi

China Daily

Du Yuzhen is a top actress at the Jining Shandong Bangzi Theater and serves as a deputy to the National People's Congress. Du Yuzhen, a deputy to the National People's Congress and a top actress at the Jining Shandong Bangzi Theater, is dedicated to the preservation and innovation of Shandong Bangzi, a traditional form of opera in Shandong province. During …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Rika Woo juggles life as Cantonese opera and J-Pop artiste

Hindustan Times

* Rika Woo juggles life as Cantonese opera and J-Pop artiste Photo essay: https://bit.ly/3QDAy32 * By Tyrone Siu, Jessie Pang and Joyce Zhou HONG KONG, - Appealing to a younger audience, Rika Woo dons a white J-pop-style sleeveless top and a long white skirt embroidered with lace as she performs Japanese songs for an energetic group of fans in Hong …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cultural fusion: Ballet, traditional opera performance at Taishan Mountain

China Daily

Saint Petersburg Tchaikovsky Ballet members perform alongside dancers from the Shandong Bangzi Art Research Institute at Taishan Mountain. Russia's Saint Petersburg Tchaikovsky Ballet recently performed alongside artists from the Shandong Bangzi Art Research Institute at Taishan Mountain, initiating a splendid fusion of ballet and Shandong traditional opera, opening a cross-border cultural dialogue. During the welcoming ceremony, director of the Saint …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cultural fusion: Ballet, traditional opera performance at Taishan Mountain

China Daily

Saint Petersburg Tchaikovsky Ballet members perform alongside dancers from the Shandong Bangzi Art Research Institute at Taishan Mountain. Russia's Saint Petersburg Tchaikovsky Ballet recently performed alongside artists from the Shandong Bangzi Art Research Institute at Taishan Mountain, initiating a splendid fusion of ballet and Shandong traditional opera, opening a cross-border cultural dialogue. During the welcoming ceremony, director of the Saint …

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1 month ago

In L.A., smaller-scale operas go big on the issues of the day

LA Times

Los Angeles is no opera oasis in the sense of Berlin or Paris, which have nightly choices. The ad-hoc festival began with a celebration of the Industry, the most impressive opera lab in America, and a wave goodbye to its founder, Yuval Sharon, who has taken the revolution to Detroit Opera, where he is artistic director, and to the Metropolitan …

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1 month ago

An opera based on Melville’s masterpiece, ‘Moby-Dick,’ docks at the Met

Associated Press

When Leonard Foglia was invited to direct an opera based on Herman Melville’s masterpiece about a white whale, his first reaction was: “Moby-Dick. Now the book’s famous opening line, “Call me Ishmael,” is transposed to the very end of the opera when the character has matured. “So he’s either going to die at sea or figure out who he is.” …

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1 month ago

Another Artist Just Canceled Their Kennedy Center Show, Citing Trump Takeover

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Award-winning singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens has become the latest artist to call off an appearance at the Kennedy Center, which has been in upheaval since President Donald Trump forced out the center’s leadership and was elected chair of the board of trustees. “I have decided to cancel my show at The Kennedy Center on May …

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Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Award-winning singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens has become the latest artist to call off an appearance at the Kennedy Center, which has been in upheaval since President Donald Trump forced out the center’s leadership and was elected chair of the board of trustees. “I have decided to cancel my show at The Kennedy Center on May 11, 2025 and …

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1 month ago

Swede acts on passion for Peking Opera

China Daily

Swedish actor Timothy Pilotti gives a speech during an exchange program of young Sinologists hosted by Beijing International Studies University in 2024. CHINA DAILY Inspired by Jackie Chan films, 37-year-old uses physical comedy to bring cultural exchanges to the stage, Cheng Yuezhu reports. Peking Opera has been a game changer for Swedish actor Timothy Pilotti, which led him to China …

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Swede acts on passion for Peking Opera

China Daily

Swedish actor Timothy Pilotti gives a speech during an exchange program of young Sinologists hosted by Beijing International Studies University in 2024. CHINA DAILY Inspired by Jackie Chan films, 37-year-old uses physical comedy to bring cultural exchanges to the stage, Cheng Yuezhu reports. Peking Opera has been a game changer for Swedish actor Timothy Pilotti, which led him to China …

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History, culture are pointers to the future: Apple CEO

History, culture are pointers to the future: Apple CEO

Opera troupe finds a winning story

US blocking Canadian access to historical library on Quebec-Vermont border

Kennedy Center contract employee strips nude in protest video and is promptly fired

Blind opera singer to perform at ‘Vision Beyond Sight’ gala

Lyric Opera of Chicago will start to reflect John Mangum’s production picks in 2026-27

Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen to release new opera recording while awaiting birth of twins

Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre Brings 'The Phantom of the Opera' to India

Member takes Peking Opera to the kids

Nita Ambani in elegant brown saree, glam blouse makes a style statement at NMACC; her ethnic look is perfect for summer

London Symphony Orchestra conductor Antonio Pappano goes underground — he takes the Tube to work

Opera’s new AI-powered Operator browser can surf the web for you: Know what all it can do

MWC 2025: Nothing Phone 3a series, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and more on day 2

Shandong NPC deputy gets young people interested in Shandong Bangzi

Rika Woo juggles life as Cantonese opera and J-Pop artiste

Cultural fusion: Ballet, traditional opera performance at Taishan Mountain

Cultural fusion: Ballet, traditional opera performance at Taishan Mountain

In L.A., smaller-scale operas go big on the issues of the day

An opera based on Melville’s masterpiece, ‘Moby-Dick,’ docks at the Met

Another Artist Just Canceled Their Kennedy Center Show, Citing Trump Takeover

Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover

Swede acts on passion for Peking Opera

Swede acts on passion for Peking Opera