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3 d. ago Householders who spot a robin in the garden told to 'take action'

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3 d. ago From the Met to maximum security: Joyce DiDonato is on a mission to bring opera to the people

The celebrated American mezzo-soprano has graced the world’s top opera houses, but is equally passionate about performing to first-timers – and inmatesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAmerican mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato apologises for the bed hair as we chat via zoom from Tasmania, where she’s preparing a series of concerts to mark her first time performing in Australia. “I’m windswept”, she laughs as she pats down her signature spiky blond hair. “I’m having a week of vacation, which is rare for me.” Downtime for DiDonato is made rarer by a punishing touring schedule that sees her perform around the globe in recitals showcasing her extraordinary vocal technique, while juggling major roles in classical and contemporary opera. She’s a regular at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and has sung in the world’s top opera houses, including Milan’s La Scala and Covent Garden in London.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend,...

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3 d. ago Get the look of Brandon Schubert's refined, elegant north London flat

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4 d. ago Welsh households with brambles in garden urged to act in November

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4 d. ago How much it costs to run a dehumidifier, according to experts

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5 d. ago A former vicarage in south London enlivened for a new chapter of life

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5 d. ago Covent Garden property which inspired Harry Potter's famous wand shop for sale for £2 million

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6 d. ago 7 best sunrise alarm clocks to wake up naturally, tried and tested

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7 d. ago I’ve tested Otty’s original hybrid mattress – can it beat pricier rivals?

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7 d. ago 10 best air fryers, tested by experts for fast and healthy meals

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