Semyon Bychkov appointed as Music Director of the Opéra national de Paris

The Philharmonie de Paris has responded, condemning the actions in the strongest terms, after audience members set off smoke bombs during Thursday's concert.

The Lithuanian conductor will join Jaap van Zweden in the titled roles of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France from September 2026.

A longtime connoisseur of Pushkin’s novel, Fiennes’ production will hit the boards at Palais Garnier in February 2026.

Culture minister Rachida Dati announced together with state train operator SCNF that basses will now be allowed – but only a single bass per train.

Michael Tilson Thomas, the American conductor, composer and educator, has died at the age of 81.

Helen Shute will begin her new role at English National Opera in November, as the company works to solidify its northern home in Manchester.