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Vienna is Wagner’s city—his visionary structures dot the streets like clues to a future that never quite arrived. Visit his ...
Carriage rides by the Hofburg. Photo / Mike Yardley At the southern end of Karntner Strasse, the Vienna State Opera House is unquestionably one of the world’s most acclaimed concert halls.
Opera North have recently pioneered a way of presenting some big works which they call “dramatic concert stagings”, ...
Directive Principles of State Policy: The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV of the Constitution (Articles 36-51). The Directives are unenforceable rights i.e., if the ...
The Simonds Commission met from April 2012 through February 2013, drafting and refining design principles. Draft principles were presented to the full board, the Property and Facilities Committee and ...
This surprisingly entertaining film examines the 1975 fiscal crisis that nearly led the city to bankruptcy. The movie’s conclusions remain relevant today. By Alissa Wilkinson Tom Hardy is a ...
Costumes and stage design reflected the aesthetic of the period. Though originally written in four acts, the Ankara State Opera presented the production in two. The opera was directed by veteran ...
Stefan Vinke is widely regarded as the world's preeminent heldentenor, and he'll mark his 130th performance in the title role at this weekend's opening night. :: When one considers heldentenors, those ...
The suspect's mother also was employed as a school resource officer who graduated from Florida State, where her son was a student majoring in political science. Authorities said the suspect was ...
As a months-long and sometimes contentious Oakland mayoral campaign ended Tuesday, voters in the special ...