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Classical music, opera, ballet and dance in Parma, Italy

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ParmaRomeo and Juliet

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Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet
Jean-Christophe Maillot; Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo; Ernest Pignon-Ernest; Jérôme Kaplan; Dominique Drillot
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Lamb to the slaughter(house): rare outing for 1857 Simon Boccanegra

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Boccanegra butchered in Parma? Only in the sense that director Valentina Carrasca sets the opera in an abattoir... 
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Reverence and beauty in Mariotti’s Verdi Requiem in Parma

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A Verdi Festival account where the orchestral detail registers with true distinction and the singing impresses. 
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Storm clouds gather over Verdi Festival opener

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Audience protests against Roberto Abbado interrupt the opening night of the festival, Yannis Kokkos' staging of La forza del destino.
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A glimpse from inside the world of music competitions

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The glamour of music competition finals results from a hive of activity. Reporting from the World Federation of International Music Competitions in Parma, David tells us what it looks like from inside the industry.

Photo gallery: Baroque theatres you should see

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Feast your eyes on this marvellous collection of Europe's surviving baroque theatres.