Opera houses became social hubs for the elite, who attended not only for the performances but also for the cultural prestige. In the 19th century, however, opera transformed into a vibrant, popular ...

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"The cliche you'll hear from every opera company is that they want opera to be seen as a 21st century art form, and not be curators of a 19th century museum piece," Mr Jeffes said.

Anyone who has ever stepped foot in Paris or even passingly encountered French art has likely seen a version of the 19th-century poster Tournée du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis, or “Tour of ...

“There’s a perception that opera is somewhat of an antiquated form to some people, that when they go see an opera production, particularly one of the, let’s say, canonical works of the 19th Century, ...

The art of being an unchill host; ... Simon McBurney on a 19th-century opera that feels painfully familiar on whatsapp (opens in a new window) Save Nadia Beard. Published April 16 2025.

Art World Artcore: The Irreverent 19th-Century Group That Paved the Way for Dada. Les Arts Incohérents was a short-lived but influential Parisian movement led by Jules Lévy.