We have the French Sun King, Louis XIV, to thank for turning music and dance into a profession. Prior to his signing letters patent on June 28, 1669 creating the Royal Academy of Music, such ...

It’s been 150 years since the Palais Garnier opera house in Paris opened. Its opulent interior is famous throughout the world. In 2025, it is still a working theater — with 172 performances scheduled ...

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PARIS — Chanel may be on the brink of a new era, with the highly anticipated debut of new creative director Matthieu Blazy early next week, but it has recommitted to the classical arts with its ...