opera

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Before launching his presidential bid, De la Espriella lived in Florence, Italy, where he dabbled in opera, jetted around in private planes and promoted his rum and wine businesses.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The son of a Swiss theologian, Heidegger devoted himself to promoting Italian opera at the Queen’s Theatre in the Haymarket.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Conducting Wagner’s opera, in many ways, sums up Dudamel’s ambitions, the way he has connected with more sides of L.A.’s cultural landscape than possibly any other artist.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The acclaimed soprano built an international career spanning four decades, in which she performed at opera houses and concert halls around the world, singing works by composers including Richard Strauss, Schubert and Mozart.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Everybody was just waiting for the next chapter in the Hickam family soap opera.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam