OperaBristol in pictures: Rising from the ashesA selection of photographs showing life in Bristol, from sport to opera and the city's parks.BristolFirst Saudi-penned opera opens in RiyadhOnce unthinkable, the pioneering production marks the latest cultural expansion in the desert kingdom.Middle East'Magic of opera' brought to thousands of childrenThe Playground Opera scheme is touring schools in the Cotswolds to involve pupils in productions.GloucestershireWelsh National Opera drops shows over funding cutsCompany bosses say tour cutbacks are "unavoidable" amid building financial pressures.BristolRoyal Opera House helps schools put on showThe London company works with primary school pupils to stage a production of Hansel & Gretel.NorthamptonThe very grim fairytale that continues to resonateThe old French folk story about a young bride and her monstrous husband is a harrowing fable that continues to inspire powerful modern adaptations, writes Lillian Crawford.CultureSitar player makes history at top classical awardsJasdeep Singh Degun says it is an "honour" to win a prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Award.Entertainment & ArtsThe legendary soprano making a differenceDame Kiri Te Kanawa has enjoyed one of the longest careers in operatic history.OperaEnglish National Opera musicians suspend strikeMembers of the chorus and orchestra had been due to walk out on 1 February over planned job cuts.Entertainment & Arts