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Dialogues des Carmélites
The Royal Opera
29 May - 11 June 2014Simon Rattle conducts Robert Carsen's award-winning production of Poulenc's meditation on faith. Starring Sally Matthews, Sophie Koch and Emma Bell.
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Serenade / Sweet Violets / DGV
The Royal Ballet
14 May - 26 May 2014Music by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Michael Nyman features in a thrilling programme of early works by three great choreographers: George Balanchine, Liam Scarlett and Christopher Wheeldon.
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The Winter's Tale live in cinemas
Monday 28 April
Shakespeare's enduring tale of love, loss and reconciliation. Starring Lauren Cuthbertson, Edward Watson, Sarah Lamb, Steven McRae, Zenaida Yanowsky and Federico Bonelli.
Royal Opera House
On stage
La traviata
The Royal Opera
19 Apr - 20 May 2014
Diana Damrau and Ailyn Pérez lead the two casts in Richard Eyre's production of Verdi's heart-wrenching tragedy.
Tosca
The Royal Opera
10 May - 26 June 2014
Puccini's mercilessly gripping drama conducted by Oleg Caetani. The first of two terrific casts includes Oksana Dyka and Roberto Alagna.
The Dream / New Marriott / The Concert
The Royal Ballet
31 May - 13 June 2014
The perfect summer programme brings Ashton's Mendelssohn-infused magic together with Jerome Robbins's comic brilliance, and a new work by Alastair Marriott designed by Es Devlin.
Quartett
The Royal Opera
18 June - 28 June 2014
John Fulljames directs Luca Francesconi's acclaimed opera, based on Heiner Müller's vision of Les Liaisons dangereuses.
News and features
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10 Operatic Prayers: Divine music in hope of divine intervention
24 April 2014Operatic characters often look to the heavens, in thanks or in anguished supplication.
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Live streaming day to offer unprecedented access to seven UK opera companies on 10 May 2014
23 April 2014Inside Opera: Live is a first for the arts.
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Cast change: Marco Vratogna to perform in Tosca on 10, 13, 16 and 19 May 2014
23 April 2014Italian baritone to replace Thomas Hampson in the role of Baron Scarpia for first four performances.
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Cast Changes: Serenade / Sweet Violets / DGV Mixed programme
23 April 2014Cast changes announced for performances of Serenade, Sweet Violets and DGV.
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10 operas adapted from books: From page to stage
23 April 2014Literature has long provided composers with inspiration.
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Don Giovanni to be broadcast by BBC Four on 27 April 2014
22 April 2014Kasper Holten's production stars Mariusz Kwiecień as the legendary seducer.
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How to Stage an Opera: Faust and the 19th Century
22 April 2014How the vernacular of Gounod’s era makes the work anything but trivial.
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The Winter’s Tale to be screened live in cinemas on 28 April 2014
22 April 2014Digital Guide includes photographs, films and exclusive features to bring you closer to the production.
Tweets
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RT @TheRoyalOpera: From drum and bass fan to opera singer - a fascinating interview with Jette Parker Young Artist @DavidButtPhilip http://t.co/E8LezR92lA ^C
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