Madison Opera will present the world premiere of Everlasting Faint, a new opera by composer Scott Gendel and librettist ...

The English Civil War provides obstacles to Bellini’s lovers, but instead of amping up the drama, the additional history ...

The Met’s new production of Vincenzo Bellini’s I PURITANI made its debut on New Year’s Eve, but I caught up with it at its third performance on January 6. I was glad I did--because it offered a cast ...

He helped build the ad agency BBDO International into a powerhouse before channeling his passion for opera into managing the ...

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On Wednesday, the orchestra announced that trumpeter-composer and jazz icon Terence Blanchard will curate the 2026 event, ...

There’s a lot of amazing work being done here that people should feel good about. We’re just trying to create a conversation ...

Lisette Oropesa impresses Metropolitan Opera's Peter Gelb with her talent and intellect. Gelb compares her to Beverly Sills, ...

Semyon Bychkov will be the musical director for a period when the opera’s performance spaces are under renovation. It’s a ...

By RONALD BLUM Associated Press Semyon Bychkov will succeed Gustavo Dudamel as music director of the Paris Opera starting in ...

In the mid-1600s, opera transformed from a show exclusive for royalty to entertainment for the masses. Soon, lavish productions, special effects, and creative risks became the norm. Venice’s La Fenice ...

In addition to the 1995 concert, the new release, entitled The Lost Concert (Live at Llangollen, 1995) includes two ...