Olympics opening ceremony mascots, explained: What to know about Italian composers Verdi, Puccini and Rossini

Three opera icons stepped onto the stage during Friday's opening ceremony. Each of them are more than 200 years old ...
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Who is Andrea Bocelli? Meet the Italian opera legend headlining 2026 Olympics opening ceremony

The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony begins on Friday.

After Mariah Carey, Italian Stars Take the Stage at Olympics Opening Ceremony

The performers include an Italian tenor who is one of the most successful singers in the world and an actress who has had roles in “The White Lotus” and “The Paper.” ...
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The Atlanta Opera To Present Verdi's Masterpiece of Italian Opera: RIGOLETTO As Part of Its Mainstage Season This November

Set against a backdrop of 1930s Italy and featuring a sinister carnival atmosphere, this production follows the tragic story of Rigoletto, the unfortunate, sycophant clown to the licentious Duke of ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Meloni joins cultural elite celebrating Italian opera’s recognition as a world treasure

VERONA, ItalyVERONA, Italy — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni joined top political and cultural figures at Verona’s ancient Arena amphitheater Friday night for an open-air celebration of Italian lyric ...

Opera tradition shines in Milan during 2026 Winter Olympics

As the 2026 Winter Olympics bring visitors to Milan, many are also discovering the city’s deep opera tradition.
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Meloni joins cultural elite celebrating Italian opera's recognition as a world treasure

VERONA, Italy — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni joined top political and cultural figures at Verona’s ancient Arena amphitheater Friday night for an open-air celebration of Italian lyric opera’s ...