Otto Schenk, an actor who became a noted director praised for traditional opera productions and criticized by advocates of ...

A prominent practitioner of the historically grand productions that were once fashionable at the Met, he was especially well ...

Kevin John Edusei and Daniele Rustioni, conductors in their 40s, made impressive debuts with the orchestra in back-to-back ...

PBS has set the premiere of Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera Grounded as part of their Great Performances at the Met ...

Mayer’s weak attempt to address opera’s recent struggles with its history of fetishization of “exotic” cultures adds nothing ...

Edinburgh's Hogmanay is the latest victim of bad weather set to batter the UK over the new year after being cancelled on "public safety grounds". Outdoor events scheduled for 30 and 31 December ...

Ukraine latest: Biden unveils final funding boost for Kyiv days before Trump takes office; more than 100 hurt in attack on Ukraine The US has announced a $500m aid package for Ukraine, including ...

Opera may be the most misunderstood form of the performing arts. The perception is often that the tickets are too expensive, the vibe too exclusive, the stories too archaic. Reno’s Firebird ...