Meet Sonya Yoncheva after the final performance of The Royal Opera's Norma on 8 October
7 October 2016
The singer will sign copies of her new album Paris, Mon amour after the matinee performance.
Watch: Finding the light in Verdi’s Il trovatore - 'There is love and there is hope'
18 July 2016
Verdi's opera is infamous for its darkness and violence, but the cast and creative team of The Royal Opera's recent production believe it has a positive message too.
Sky Arts set to broadcast seven ROH productions during autumn 2015
24 August 2015
A number of recent Royal Opera and Royal Ballet productions will be shown on Sky Arts over the coming months.
Stefan Herheim’s Royal Opera production of Les Vêpres siciliennes available to buy on DVD
12 February 2015
Lianna Haroutounian, Bryan Hymel, Michael Volle and Erwin Schrott star in Verdi’s rarely-performed opera.
Watch: Katharina Thoma on Un ballo in maschera
23 May 2014
The director discusses the love affairs, political conflicts and rebellions of Verdi’s tragedy.
Operatic Pacifism
30 January 2014
In preparation for English Touring Opera's production of King Priam, we look at how pacifist ideals have influenced opera in the last century.
Verdi’s Les Vêpres siciliennes to be broadcast by BBC Radio 3 on Monday 18 November
13 November 2013
Broadcast of Verdi’s rarely performed grand opera features an all-star cast conducted by Antonio Pappano.
Les Vêpres siciliennes to be screened live in cinemas across the world on 4 November
30 October 2013
Production photos and background information ahead of the live relay.
Opera Essentials: Les Vêpres siciliennes
18 October 2013
A quick guide to Verdi's first grand opera.
Recommended opera recordings: October 2013
17 October 2013
October sees new releases from Jonas Kaufmann, Plácido Domingo and Susan Chilcott.