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Now playing Next musica From Wagner to Broadway: Terfel takes Sydney Opera by storm The acclaimed bass-baritone Bryn Terfel is joined at the iconic Sydney Opera House by his wife, harpist Hannah Stone to perform great classics, from Wagner to Broadway. 14/11/2019
Now playing Next musica Witty comedy 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' charms Berlin "The Merry Wives of Windsor" at the Berlin State Opera is Otto Nicolai's comical-fantastical opera ( based originally on the Shakespeare's play) and tells the story of the bon vivant Falstaff with German bass René Pape makes his debut in the role. Daniel Barenboim conducts the lighthearted score. 17/10/2019