Anna Netrebko is starring as Aida in the Verdi opera of the same name at the Arena di Verona’s summer festival, and the Italian venue has defended its decision to darken the soprano’s skin for the ...

The revival of “Aida” in Verona is among Netrebko’s first staged opera engagements since her return to performing in late April as she tried to repair her career after being shunned in the ...

Blue posted two black panelled slides on her social media accounts, detailing her decision to pull out of her Arena di Verona debut. The post, which has since been deleted, read, “Dear Friends, Family ...

Verona’s Arena offered the ideal setting, he added: its atmosphere “is warm, conducive to opera. We experience truly magical moments. “When you enter the arena, with this huge audience in ...

But remorse and reflection appear to be thin on the ground at the Arena di Verona Opera Festival, where one of the world’s starriest sopranos is continuing to defend her use of blackface. Will you ...

From exploring ancient Roman ruins to experiencing the magic of opera, Verona offers a little something for everyone. Here’s why it deserves a spot on your family’s Italian travel list!

Verona, Italy. The place of annual Verona Opera Festival. The Verona Arena is a roman amphitheatre ... More built in 30 AD. In the historical setting of the Arena di Verona, the 101st Verona Opera ...

Verona’s ancient Roman Arena was yesterday to host a star-studded classical concert to celebrate the addition of Italian opera singing to UNESCO’s list of intangible global heritage. Some of the world ...