The Kremlin is bragging about the statew-of-the-art opera and ballet theatre it is erecting in Sebastopol.
It is due to open next year, war or peace.
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Sven Helbig: Requiem A – Central Hall, Westminster (Photo: Markenfotografie) Sven Helbig: Requiem A; Dresdner Kreuzchor, Trinity Boys’ Choir, Poznan Boys’ Choir, La Maîtrise de Garçons de Colmar, René Pape, London Contemporary Orchestra, cond Martin […]
Giovanna d’Arco, which premiered at La Scala in 1845, was an instant popular success. It is said that within a few weeks of the premiere the favourite melodies from Giovanna were being ground out on the […]
