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Opera Magazine with Opera News "The bible of the industry", according to The Daily Telegraph, OPERA has been the world’s leading

Described by the Daily Telegraph as ‘the bible of the industry', OPERA has been the world's leading commentator on the lyric stage for over 65 years. It was founded in 1950 by the late Lord Harewood, and since then has provided unrivalled coverage of events through a mixture of features, reviews (live performances, recordings, books) and analysis, plus monthly listings of events worldwide and our

famous ‘We hear that' section. Our long-standing editors-Harold Rosenthal, Rodney Milnes and (since 2000) John Allison-have ensured continuity, and our editorial board includes many of the most distinguished opera critics from Britain's national newspapers. London-based, the magazine has an unrivalled network of international correspondents, covering performances from around the globe. Editor: John Allison
Deputy Editors: Erica Jeal and Henrietta Bredin
Commercial Director: Megan Jackson
Editorial Board: Martin Bernheimer, Hugh Canning, Rupert Christiansen, Andrew Clark, Andrew Clements, Richard Fairman, George Hall, Fiona Maddocks, Rodney Milnes (Chairman), Roger Parker

So much musical history here on Warsaw’s Ul. Mazowiecka: the address of the pianist Jerzy Żurawlew, founder of the Chopi...
12/10/2025

So much musical history here on Warsaw’s Ul. Mazowiecka: the address of the pianist Jerzy Żurawlew, founder of the Chopin Competition , and site of the home of Stanisław Moniuszko, the “father of Polish opera”.

Today would have been Luciano Pavarotti’s 90th birthday.
12/10/2025

Today would have been Luciano Pavarotti’s 90th birthday.

The shepherd of some delectable operatic mountains, Ralph Vaughan Williams was born in 1872.
12/10/2025

The shepherd of some delectable operatic mountains, Ralph Vaughan Williams was born in 1872.

Remembering the late tenor David Rendall, who would have been turning 77 today.
11/10/2025

Remembering the late tenor David Rendall, who would have been turning 77 today.

The Czech composer Emil Hlobil, whose operatic output includes a setting of Anna Karenina, was born in Prague in 1901.
11/10/2025

The Czech composer Emil Hlobil, whose operatic output includes a setting of Anna Karenina, was born in Prague in 1901.

The composer of Croatia’s best-known opera, Ero s onoga svijeta (Ero the Joker), Jakov Gotovac was born in Split 130 yea...
11/10/2025

The composer of Croatia’s best-known opera, Ero s onoga svijeta (Ero the Joker), Jakov Gotovac was born in Split 130 years ago today.

The conductor of the premieres of Verdi’s Aroldo and Faccio’s Amleto plus several important Italian first performances, ...
11/10/2025

The conductor of the premieres of Verdi’s Aroldo and Faccio’s Amleto plus several important Italian first performances, and a composer in his own right, Angelo Mariani was born in Ravenna in 1821.

Parma’s Teatro Regio has announced the programme for next autumn’s Festival Verdi in Parma and Busseto (1-25 Oct 2026),...
11/10/2025

Parma’s Teatro Regio has announced the programme for next autumn’s Festival Verdi in Parma and Busseto (1-25 Oct 2026), which will include stagings of Alzira, Aida and Nabucco.

Venice in peril: in protest against the imposition of the under-qualified, over-connected music director Beatrice Venezi...
10/10/2025

Venice in peril: in protest against the imposition of the under-qualified, over-connected music director Beatrice Venezi, the main unions at ⁦‪‬⁩ have called a strike with the result that next Friday’s opening night (October 17) of Wozzeck has been cancelled.

Still and always “La Stupenda”: it’s 15 years today since the death of Joan Sutherland.
10/10/2025

Still and always “La Stupenda”: it’s 15 years today since the death of Joan Sutherland.

Wishing the distinguished bass Willard White a very happy 79th birthday!
10/10/2025

Wishing the distinguished bass Willard White a very happy 79th birthday!

La Diva Turca: the great Leyla Gencer was born in 1928.
10/10/2025

La Diva Turca: the great Leyla Gencer was born in 1928.

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The world’s leading opera magazine

Described by the Daily Telegraph as ‘the bible of the industry', Opera is the leading magazine in the operatic world. For almost 70 years we have provided the most comprehensive and trusted coverage of any opera magazine internationally. We have a dedicated and loyal readership of opera fans and industry professionals, and enjoy a strong retail presence and subscription base. The magazine is also a respected work of reference for opera companies and libraries worldwide. Our long-standing editors-Harold Rosenthal, Rodney Milnes and (since 2000) John Allison - have ensured continuity, and our editorial board includes many of the most distinguished opera critics from Britain's national newspapers. London-based, the magazine has an unrivalled network of international correspondents, covering performances from around the globe.

As media partner and jury organizer of the International Opera Awards we have a wide network. Our leading writers include critics from the Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph, Financial Times, Guardian, Observer, New York Times, Herald Tribune, The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald. Though London based, we have an unrivalled network of international correspondents across six continents, covering performances from every corner of the globe. Editor: John Allison Deputy Editors: Erica Jeal and Henrietta Bredin Commercial Director: Megan Jackson Editorial Board: Martin Bernheimer, Hugh Canning, Rupert Christiansen, Andrew Clark, Andrew Clements, Richard Fairman, George Hall, Fiona Maddocks, Roger Parker