Puccini’s most beloved masterpiece is a feast at any time of the year, but as a Christmas treat, promises to deliver many gifts. Alas, like ALL gifts, some are more desirable than others; some special ...

It is time to wrap up the year and look back at our favorite moments and performers. In a year of celebrating Puccini, there was a lot of Puccini around the world. It was a chance for Korean tenor ...

The Metropolitan Opera has announced major plans for soprano Kathryn Lewek. The American soprano who is currently performing the Queen of the Night in the holiday version of “The Magic Flute” at the ...

Thomas Blunt has been named Principal Conductor of the Coro da Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo. The conductor took to social media and said, “Very excited to be taking up the position of ...

The Town Hall celebrates James Baldwin with the New York premiere of the chamber opera,“The Tongue & The Lash” and “A Return to Civic Discourse” on Feb. 18, 2025. Damien Sneed and Karen Chilton’s “The ...

After publicly criticizing Anna Netrebko due to her past actions in Russia, former chancellor Angela Merkel attended a performance of “La Forza del Destino” at teh Teatro alla Scala. In a now-deleted ...

Carlos Chausson will receive the Medalla de Oro for his work in the “Bellas Artes.” The bass will be one of the 38 artists to receive the merit. Others include actresses Maribel Verdú, Aitana ...

The work tells the story of the first family in the Biblical history of humanity, Adahm, Chawa, and their two sons Kajin and Chabel. Directed by Calixto Bieito, the director situates the primeval ...

The Odyssey Opera is set to present Mark Adamo’s “Lysistrata” in partnership with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. The presentation on Feb. 15 will be the Boston premiere at New England ...

François-Xavier Roth’s criminal investigation has been discontinued. According to Van Magazine, the Cologne public prosecutor’s office had insufficient grounds for suspicion. The conductor was first ...

Lawrence Brownlee has received the honor of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. The tenor posted a statement on social media stating, “Chevalier! ️ I am deeply honored to have been awarded the ...

The Ópera de Oviedo has announced the titles for its upcoming 2025-26 season. The company noted that it will present Gound’s “Romeo et Juliette” and Verdi’s “Rigoletto” during the new season. Also on ...