Google's Blob Opera project allows music lovers to hit high notes
Artificial Intelligence and the voices of four trained opera singers give everyone the chance to embark on an operatic adventure

Artificial Intelligence and the voices of four trained opera singers give everyone the chance to embark on an operatic adventure
As the National Theatre, Royal Opera House and South Bank Centre receive Government loans, their leaders talk about their hopes for survival
Hats off to Grange Park for putting together this project at such a difficult time, but Britten's 'pacifist opera' isn't one of his greatest
A DVD of Franco Zeffirelli's blingy Arena di Verona production offers a masterclass in old-school gusto
Even bad computer audio and an absence of staging couldn't cramp one of Handel's finest operas, with excellent singing and a first-rate cast
A new study shows the arts world continuing to moon after Brussels. With Brexit 10 months old and a pandemic on, their priorities seem odd
The Crown claims the Princess recorded a favourite song from the musical as a gift to an ‘incredulous’ husband. Is it that far-fetched?
A vaccine may allow operas and orchestras to return – but audiences may not
Successful recipients of funding are told to praise the Government in public, while many deserving candidates have been ignored
In the first of our new series of lockdown pick-me-ups, our opera critic sings the praises of Mozart's 1786 miracle of grace, pace and wit
Cut down to 90 minutes and operating on Covid-secure principles, this concert version proved a thoroughly engaging escape from the gloom
Still available online, these recitals by young singers in the Royal Opera’s Jette Parker training scheme are well worth a look
Hannah Kendall's intricate, bold opera The Knife of Dawn, about Guyanese poet Martin Carter, was the highlight of an uneven programme
Challenging, inspiring and a little nutty, this one-off evening of disparate cantatas was a strange and rich experience
As the Covent Garden venue finally opens its doors to the public again, Rupert Christiansen meets its new rising stars
Contrary to popular belief, many arts organisations could teach the Government a thing or two about controlling costs and entrepreneurship
Opera star tenor Kaufmann and his regular pianist Deutch play away the lockdown blues on a charming new album
Glyndebourne reopens with an uproarious Offenbach farce that couldn't be more topical – or more welcome
This new CD is a marvellous achievement – and a forceful reminder of Britten's genius
With his new political party, the controversial actor has vowed to tackle the culture wars. He'll need a plan, say The Telegraph's critics