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The dramatic operas of the Italian-born American composer, Gian Carlo Menotti, were enjoyed by thousands of television viewers who never went near an opera house.

Seamus Heffernan is given a six-day ban for his ride in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.

Jockey Seamus Heffernan is cleared of riding to "team tactics" in last month's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.

Frankie Dettori and trainer Aidan O'Brien clash angrily after the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.

Caradak, ridden by Frankie Dettori, wins the Celebration Mile at Goodwood.

A preview of the day's racing - plus the Five Live tip of the day.

A selection of the best sporting photos from around the world

Librettist gives Godolphin their first win since their return from a self-imposed break.

A preview of the day's racing - plus the Five Live tip of the day.

Philip Glass receives a 15-minute ovation at the world premiere of his new opera, Waiting for the Barbarians.

Musician Jem Fine has won the first New Music Award for his contemporary sound installation based on dripping water.

BBC Russian Service's Anna Kocharova reports on a controversial premiere in Moscow's Bolshoi theatre.

A satirical opera about Italy's controversial prime minister and television magnate, Silvio Berlusconi, opens in Venice.

Frankie Dettori clinches a 179-1 four-timer on the opening day of the St Leger meeting at Doncaster.

German opera star Anne Schwanewilms plays down reports she replaced another singer for being too fat in the Royal Opera's Ariadne auf Naxos.

British actor Jim Broadbent, who has won widespread praise for his role in Iris, began his successful career in film, TV and theatre more than 30 years ago.

British actor Jim Broadbent, who has won widespread praise for his role in Iris, began his successful career in film, TV and theatre more than 30 years ago.

Part of Beethoven's unfinished opera based on Macbeth is to be performed for the first time in Washington next month.

Sci-fi fans get a double dose of intergalactic adventure from two very different shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Fleet Street's critics have given a pretty positive reaction to the premiere of the Abba-inspired show Mamma Mia!

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