Recommended opera recordings: October 2013
17 October 2013
October sees new releases from Jonas Kaufmann, Plácido Domingo and Susan Chilcott.
From celebrity chefs to Hollywood stars: Verdi’s far-reaching influence, as shown on ‘Desert Island Discs ’
25 September 2013
The BBC Radio 4 archive reveals Verdi is a top choice for famous castaways from across the globe.
Recommended opera recordings: September 2013
23 September 2013
September sees new releases from Anna Netrebko, Cecilia Bartoli and Maria Callas.
Watch: Les Vêpres siciliennes trailer
17 September 2013
Stefan Herheim’s new production of Verdi’s grand opera has its premiere on 17 October.
Join Stephen Fry for Deloitte Ignite on 15 and 16 Sept
13 September 2013
Verdi and Wagner explored with live radio broadcast, on-stage discussion and live streamed debate.
Watch: Stephen Fry invites you to a festival celebrating Verdi and Wagner
16 August 2013
Deloitte Ignite 2013 is your chance to burst into song or strike an unfeasibly large anvil.
Watch: Recording of Verdi vs Wagner debate chaired by Stephen Fry streamed live on 15 September
5 August 2013
Norman Lebrecht and Philip Hensher debate two musical greats to celebrate the composers' joint bicentenary.
Macbeth to be screened in cinemas on 29 July
24 July 2013
All you need to know about Verdi's psychological thriller with rehearsal footage, interviews with the cast and features.
Your reaction: Simon Boccanegra
28 June 2013
A selection of audience tweets from the first night of Elijah Moshinsky's production of Verdi's political thriller.
Deloitte Ignite 2013 to be curated by Stephen Fry
22 May 2013
Festival to celebrate Verdi and Wagner bicentenaries; events include installations, broadcasts and theatrical performance.