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When a child prodigy composer matured into a noblewoman, her legacy got complicated

Delphine von Schauroth (1813–1887) was spectacularly famous in the early 19th century.

The Conversation

The week in classical: The Marriage of Figaro; Proms 53, 54, 55 & 56 – review

Notable cameos and young new leads light up David McVicar’s latest Mozart revival. At the Proms, a moving tribute to conductor Andrew Davis and streamlined perfection from the Berlin Phil

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: festival season climaxes with Sting, the Manics and Sugababes live

All the action from the Radio 2 weekender in Preston. Plus - French drama Sambre: Anatomy of a Crime continues to grip and disturb. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

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Anthony Roth Costanzo Reinvents Mozart's 'The Marriage Of Figaro'

Renowned countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo reimagines Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' in a captivating and innovative production at New York's Little Is...

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Anthony Roth Costanzo sings 7 roles in madcap `Marriage of Figaro' at New York's Little Island

Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo sings Figaro, Susanna, the Count, Countess, Cherubino, Antonio and Barbarina in Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” at New York’s Little Island, stretching his voice 3 1/2 octaves

The Independent UK

The Marriage of Figaro review – revival sparkles with young cast

David McVicar’s detailed staging of Mozart’s comedy opens Covent Garden’s new season, with conductor Julia Jones bringing energy and drive and Ying Fang, making her house debut, as an exquisite Susanna

The Guardian - UK

Viennese waltz: top travel tips for a spin around Austria’s capital

From the ferris wheel featured in the Third Man to an evening with Mozart and the world’s largest collection of Klimts, here’s how to make the most of a break in Vienna

The Guardian - UK

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Prom 41: Ensemble Resonanz/Minasi review – soloists shine in underpowered Mozart programme

Performance of the Sinfonia Concertante and Jupiter Symphony was clearly articulated but distant and uninvolving, with little sense of revelation

The Guardian - UK

Yuval Sharon to direct Met Opera's new stagings of Wagner's Ring Cycle and `Tristan und Isolde'

Yuval Sharon, an American known for innovative productions, will direct the Metropolitan Opera’s next stagings of Wagner’s Ring Cycle and “Tristan und Isolde,” both starring soprano Lise Davidsen and conducted by music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin

The Independent UK

“They celebrate Mozart in Vienna 400 years later and they’ll be celebrating Prince in Minneapolis 400 years from now”: Prince’s old bandmates on Purple Rain, his legacy and more

It’s 40 years ago this weekend since Purple Rain went to Number One in the US – and stayed there for 24 weeks

Louder

Mark Brown: Here's my biggest picks for this year's Fringe

IT’S that time of year again, when many a well-heeled Edinburgher departs for three-and-a-half weeks in Provence, renting out their home for the…

The National (Scotland)

$The Silence in Between by Josie Ferguson review – love in a fractured city$

The Silence in Between by Josie Ferguson review – love in a fractured city

The legacy of sexual violence is explored in a compelling debut about a mother who is separated from her son by the Berlin wall

The Guardian - UK

“Listen to Romeo And Juliet by Prokofiev. It’s one of the heaviest pieces of music you’ll ever hear”: The magic and mystery – but not genius – of Muse’s first decade

With each of their first four albums Matt Bellamy and co injected more prog to their music, finding inspiration via classical composers, magic mushrooms and a Ouija board

Louder

The week in classical: Giulio Cesare; Così fan tutte; Siegfried/Götterdämmerung – review

There is much fun and an excellent cast in David McVicar’s sparkling Handel revival; Mozart’s partner-swap opera soars with exuberant solos; and Wagner’s Ring marathon reaches a roaring climax

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Così fan Tutte review – self-conscious staginess is surreal fun in beautifully sung revival

The men prance about in fake moustaches while the women roll their eyes in this turbo-charged revival of Jan Philipp Gloger’s riotous take on Mozart’s opera

LiveScience

'Reverse Turing test' asks AI agents to spot a human imposter — you'll never guess how they figure it out

Four AI models uncovered a human interloper in a startling viral video. But what can it teach us about intelligence?

Radio France Internationale

Check the source!

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the disinformation campaign around the European Union’s “Green Deal” campaign. There’s “On This Day”, “The Listener’s Corner”, and plenty of good music. All that and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click on the…

The Guardian - UK

Rock on, Shostakovich, Handel, Ravel: lives of great composers hit the screens

Torment, rebellion and tragedy are major themes as a rash of new biopics highlight the achievements and challenges of the musically gifted

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Fatma Said/Joseph Middleton review – expressive storytelling

The Egypt-born singer’s recital took in a wide selection of songs, from Mozart to Lebanese composer Najib Hankash, all brought to life by her bright and pliant soprano and the sensitive accompaniment of Joseph Middleton

The Guardian - UK

The week in classical: Le nozze di Figaro; Larmes de couteau/ Full Moon in March review – all shook up

Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov plays fast and loose with Mozart in his striking new horror-thriller take on Figaro, coming to Edinburgh this summer. Elsewhere, elegant anarchy in a surreal Royal Opera double bill

Louder

"When Peter Gabriel played Red Rain I started sobbing - it makes me think of my dad": The soundtrack of Wolfgang Van Halen's life

Mammoth WVH guitarist/vocalist Wolfgang Van Halen picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance

Marie Claire

Paolo Roversi looks back at his 50 years in fashion as he marks his first ever large scale exhibition in Paris

Iconic.

The Guardian - UK

Classical home listening: Golda Schultz’s Mozart, You Drive Me Crazy!; Kozłowski’s Requiem and more

The soprano gets to the heart of ‘absolute gifts’ Susanna, Donna Elvira, the Contessa and co. In Singapore, the revival of an 18th-century gem

Marie Claire

Curiously, Just as Meghan Markle Sends Samples of Her New Strawberry Jam Out, the Buckingham Palace Shop Starts Promoting Its Own Strawberry Jam on Social Media

The clip promoting the Buckingham Palace Shop’s product—we cannot make this up—is set to Mozart’s “Dissonance Quartet.”

Woman & Home

How to boost your energy levels - 5 ways to feel better in under 10 minutes

Wondering how to boost your energy levels without a cup of coffee? These microbreaks may be what you need to feel yourself again in less than 10 minutes

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