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My passion with you. So im on a mission to find out how opera is trying to attract new audiences and reinvent itself. This time i meet sir Antonio Pappano in the run up to the end 0lmert he is taking us Behind The Scenes Notjust he is taking us behind the scenes not just at londons he is taking us Behind The Scenes Notjust at londons old Royal Opera House, but right back to where it all started back. Let me take you to the opera. Just outside cardiff, really looking forward to it. Can i come alo...

The top of his game. What sir bryn terfel� s long and stellar career tells us about how to make opera fit for the future. Let me take you to the opera. He sings in italian. Sir bryn terfel has all the Magic Ingredients it takes to become a world class opera star incredible stage presence, amazing acting range from dramatic to comic, and of course, a rich Bass Baritone voice that enthrals audiences wherever he performs. Im invited backstage ahead of bryns performance in the barber of seville, a...

Welcome to bbc news. A relief operation is under way in the philippines, where almost 200 people are known to have died in flash flooding and mudslides. The president of the philippines will today visit communities devastated by Tropical Storm tembin. Sarah corker reports. In the raging floodwaters, rescue efforts are frantic and dangerous. Ropes are all these villagers have to pull each other to safety. Storm tembin tore through mindanao, the philippines second largest island and home to 20 mil...

Hello, youre watching afternoon live im simon mccoy. Today at 2 a week long state of emergency in australia with a warning that a heatwave forecast for the weekend could make the bushfires worse. There are fears of fuel shortages thousands take to their cars to flee the areas under threat. Australias Prime Minister Scott Morrison cuts short a visit to one devastated community as people there heckle him. How come we only have four trucks to defend our time . We dont have much money. Delays and ca...

The love of singing and, yes, my parents have great voices that are most probably guided towards being a part of a choir. My mums in a female choir, my dads in a male Voice Choir so there was constant learning going on in the kitchen you know, words on the cabinets. A little bit of rivalry as well, which is quite healthy. I am dreaming. And theres still plenty of music for bryn at home. His wife is hannah stone, the renowned welsh harpist. When i met her, she was the Royal Harpist for Prince Cha...

Scores of proud parents and grandparents packed in to Arklow Library recently for an afternoon of enchanting Christmas carols sung by the rising stars of the AMA Young Performers.The talented troupe – aged from five to 14 – delivered all the festive feels with a selection of beautifully sung Christmas favourites accompanied on percussion by Tony Byrne.

Valletta Cultural Agency has unveiled its annual Christmas programme named Christmas in the Capital

Mayor urges children to send their letters via the email service soon to ensure a response from Santa

Theatre Royal parades new look as it welcomes back audiences The Theatre Royal has reopened its doors to bring a bit of Christmas cheer back to Plymouth The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Join the Secret Elves to get first access to our exclusive reviews of the must-have products this yearInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accord...