Claude Bessy, Who Ruled Paris Opera Ballet School, Dies at 93

A tall, commanding ballerina, she led one of the world’s top dance institutions for decades, though her rigorous methods eventually drew criticism.

Paris Hilton stuns fans with 'iconic' brunette transformation 18 years later

Paris Hilton looked back on her brunette self for the 2008 film "Repo! The Genetic Opera" in honor of the film's re-release in ...
CNN

Airbnb is celebrating ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ with a one-night stay at Palais Garnier

In celebration of its magnificent run, Airbnb is collaborating with the Opera National de Paris to transform one of the most exclusive chambers in the Palais Garnier opera house, the Box of Honour, ...

Antonia Bembo fled Venice to escape her abusive husband – over three centuries later, her opera finally takes the stage

The Paris Opera has staged iconic works like “Don Carlos” and “Les Troyens,” along with celebrated ballets such as “Les Indes Galantes” and “The Rite of Spring.” But you’d be forgiven for not having ...
The New York Times

Paris Opera

Semyon Bychkov will soon take up the most prestigious post of his long, varied career. Collaborating with Ralph Fiennes on “Eugene Onegin,” he gives a taste of things to come. By Roslyn Sulcas Semyon ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘The Paris Opera’ (‘L’Opera’): Film Review

Swiss director Jean-Stephane Bron goes behind the scenes at the titular institution in 'The Paris Opera,' his Frederick Wiseman-like documentary. By Boyd van Hoeij In Frederick Wiseman’s masterful ...
Forbes

The Paris Opera At 350 Years: Innovation Keeps A Grand Institution Young

We have the French Sun King, Louis XIV, to thank for turning music and dance into a profession. Prior to his signing letters patent on June 28, 1669 creating the Royal Academy of Music, such ...