Wednesday, 22nd May 2013
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Young opera singers are taking on the economy as they attempt a staged production of La Boheme for less than 1% of the budget of neighbouring headliners Opera Holland Park.
Finding work as a new name in the opera world can be tough in a climate of arts cuts and small scale productions. Aeolian Court Opera has taken matters into their own hands and launched two shows of the popular opera La Boheme in an effort to draw attention from neighbouring opera companies scouting for talent. Aeolian Court Opera focuses on providing roles for young singers whilst working to the tightest possible budget. Many of the singers are doubling as photographers, stage hands and publicists in an attempt to gain experience and exposure. It’s a tune that certainly rings true with Notting Hill Mayfest Festival Director Caryl Mann. Notting Hill Mayfest is proud to present La Boheme: Notting Hill Mayfest is a place creates opportunities for ...
For some veterans, it was their first ship. For others, it was their last. But all present at the HMS Belfast’s 75th anniversary agreed that she was the happiest ship they ever sailed on.
The grande dame of British naval vessels celebrated her milestone birthday to the majestic sounds of bagpipes and a glorious gun salute, and enjoyed a ceremonial champagne smash over her bow to commemorate the 75 years that ...
The Royal Observatory Greenwich, in association Sky at Night Magazine, has launched its 2013 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, continuing its annual search for the most spectacular visions of the cosmos. Entries to the competition must be submitted by June 13th, with the winning images to be showcased in a free exhibition at the Royal Observatory Greenwich from September 19th to February 2014.
Now in its 5thyear, the competition ...
A Chelsea Potter’s imagination was captivated by the intriguing decoration of 16th century Iznik ware. He was William De Morgan, and Iznik, a Turkish town, was once the scene of a revolution in pottery. Formerly known as Nicaea, this town was captured from the Byzantines in 1331 by Orphan I and became the fast expanding Ottoman Emirate’s capital.
Iznik had long been established as a production centre for simple earthernware pottery ...
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