Classical Music | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/classical-music/RSS feed for Classical MusicenWed, 21 Oct 2026 17:50:54 +0000Shanghai's 'Audacious' New Opera House Just Opened Its Doors—and a Gravity-Defying Staircase—to the Publichttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/shanghais-audacious-new-opera-house-just-opened-its-doors-and-a-gravity-defying-staircase-to-the-public-180989726/The riverfront opera house is Shanghai's latest cultural statement. It features three performance halls and is designed to be accessible to everyone, not just ticket-holdersWed, 21 Oct 2026 17:50:54 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/shanghais-audacious-new-opera-house-just-opened-its-doors-and-a-gravity-defying-staircase-to-the-public-180989726/