Soccer opera news

A unique combination! Here are some opera-related news and updates from the world of soccer:

Soccer-themed Operas

  1. "The Match": A new opera by composer Jonathan Dove, inspired by the 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England. The opera premiered in 2019 at the Royal Opera House in London.
  2. "Fútbol": A Mexican opera by composer Jorge Martín, which premiered in 2018 at the Teatro de la Ciudad in Mexico City. The opera tells the story of a soccer team's journey to the championship.

Soccer Players Turned Opera Singers

  1. Andrés Iniesta: The former Barcelona and Spain midfielder has been pursuing a career in opera, releasing a debut album of classical music in 2020.
  2. Zlatan Ibrahimović: The former Sweden and Manchester United striker has been known for his love of opera, and has even performed on stage in several productions.

Opera Singers Who Are Soccer Fans

  1. Plácido Domingo: The legendary tenor is a huge soccer fan and has been involved in several charity matches and events to support his favorite team, Real Madrid.
  2. Renée Fleming: The American soprano is a fan of the US Women's National Team and has performed at several charity events to support women's soccer.

Soccer and Opera Crossovers

  1. "The Opera of the World Cup": A new project that combines opera and soccer, featuring a cast of international opera singers performing a specially composed opera about the World Cup.
  2. "Soccer and Opera: A Match Made in Heaven": A series of concerts and events that bring together opera singers and soccer players to perform and raise funds for charity.

These are just a few examples of the intersection of soccer and opera. Who knows, maybe one day we'll see a soccer-themed opera become a global phenomenon!