The history of opera gloves is almost as long and intricate as the garments themselves. While the humble hand glove dates back to ancient Egyptian times, with a pair of embroidered linen gloves ...

Beloved and contentious: Madama Butterfly is both one of Puccini’s most revered works, but continues to raise questions about depictions of race, culture and gender in opera. Madame Butterfly is based ...

From celebratory fanfares to rousing hymns, here’s the perfect classical playlist for marking VE Day 80. This Thursday, 8 May, marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe prevailing at the end of ...

8 May 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and peace in Europe. We commemorate the occasion with a selection of the greatest film scores accompanying depictions of the Second World War. The ...

From 70s classics to children’s animations, films have always turned to opera to help depict emotions, narratives and characters. Take a look at some of the best times operas have made their way into ...

On Thursday 8 May the nation will celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, when Germany surrendered to the Allies, marking the end of World War II and peace in Europe. We are marking VE Day 80 on ...