Carmen has a lot to say about love and freedom, most importantly—or at least most famously—that "love is a wild bird that cannot be tamed."
Mezzo-soprano sashamezzomama performs Carmen's alluring, free-spirited "Habanera," in her role debut as one of opera's most iconic heroines.
Russia's overnight bombardments on Kyiv have killed 11 people so far, and left 46 injured.
The Telegraph's correspondent was on the ground, hearing the deafening impacts from successive salvos of ballistic and cruise missiles from around 1.30am local time 👇
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Russia launched an overnight bombardment of Kyiv, killing at least 11 people and injuring 46, just hours before Donald Trump joins world leaders for a Nato summit in Turkey.
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My heart is with the people of Ukraine. For the past few years, we've dedicated this moment during The Rhythm of My Heart to the strength, courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people. Every night, the crowd joins together in support. In light of the recent horrific attacks on Kyiv, I hope this small tribute reminds you that people all over the world continue to stand with you.
📍Poulgorm & Banna Strand in County Kerry 🇮🇪
This is one of the most beautiful & historic beaches in Ireland. Famous for its lengthy beach with stunning vistas & many sand dunes, the strand was immortalised in a song called “The Lonely Banna Strand,” 🏖️🌊
📸 Mark O'Sullivan
A beautiful sunrise between the twelve Bens is a gift to witness scenes like this first thing in the morning 🌄
📍Connemara, Co. Galway-Éire 🇮🇪
📸 Connemara Timeless Captures
Good morning from Ireland & happy Sunday 💚
#Ireland#Connemara#Galway#Sunday#Goodmorning#Sunrise
The Road goes ever on and on
Out from the door where it began
Now far ahead the Road has gone
Let others follow, if they can! 💚
~J.R.R. Tolkien
📍The road goes ever on into a misty dawn at Clonbur, County Galway 🇮🇪
📸 Shane O'Neill
#Galway#Ireland#Clonbur#Poetry
Eva Marie Saint turns 102 today
North by Northwest (1959)
She’s the oldest living Oscar winner and one of the last surviving stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her scene with Cary Grant is still among the hottest ever filmed; every look, pause, and line lands. This is how it’s done
📍Boatstrand, in County Waterford, is a coastal village on the Copper Coast, which lies between Annestown & Bunmahon. It consists of around 14 cottages & has a tiny fishing cove 🌅
📸 Robert Power
#Waterford#Ireland#Boatstrand#Coppercoast
I’m often asked what I think Europe should learn most from America.
Self-confidence.
An unwavering belief in progress.
And the determination to keep reaching for the stars, no matter the obstacles.
“Free Bird” – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Live • Oakland Coliseum, 1977
Widely regarded as one of the definitive live performances of “Free Bird.” Recorded during the band’s Street Survivors tour, this show captures Lynyrd Skynyrd at the height of their powers.
Happy 4th of July! 💥