Farah Nayeri
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An American Soprano on the Importance of Opera
An American soprano who sang when the United States rejoined UNESCO weighed in on the agency’s addition of Italian opera singing to a heritage list.
6 Highlights of Maria Callas’s Opera Career at La Scala
The soprano appeared in more than two dozen productions at the house in Milan as she rose to become opera’s leading lady. Here are six...
Tiny Homes Are a Social Media Hit. But Do We Want to Live in Them?
Social media platforms are awash with videos of microapartments and tiny homes, amassing tens of millions of views. But do clicks translate into new occupants?
London Tours on Opera and Classical Music Offer Looks Behind the Curtain
Fans of music from centuries past will find a wide variety of experiences and collections. One even comes with a side of rock ’n’ roll.
How A.I. Is Helping Architects Change Workplace Design
With more hybrid workers and new office needs, firms like Zaha Hadid Architects are turning to artificial intelligence for solutions.
‘Maestra’ Shows the Power of Women on the Concert Podium
The director of “Maestra,” Maggie Contreras, discusses making the documentary and the challenges faced by women in classical music.
A Conductor’s Battle With a Classical Music Gender Barrier
Claire Gibault has spent a lifetime fighting sexism and forging a path in a male-dominated profession. Her next targets: pay gaps and age discrimination.
BAFTAs Make Changes for Better Representation Among Nominees
Three years after an all-white lineup of actors was nominated, this year’s group is more diverse.
At the Vienna State Opera, the Curtain Is an Art Exhibition
The “Safety Curtain” series at the Vienna State Opera has put artwork from all over the world in front of audiences since 1998.
Comparisons to Monet Bothered This Artist. Now They’re Side by Side.
Joan Mitchell, an Abstract Expressionist, hated being compared to Monet. Now he’s right next to her in one of two Paris shows that celebrate her...