Is Billy Budd Benjamin Britten’s greatest opera? Personally, I would go farther and say it’s not only Britten’s greatest ...

"Porgy and Bess" — an opera that spotlights Black voices and helped define the Houston Grand Opera's legacy — returns to the opera house after 30 years. Why it matters: HGO's 1976 production — among ...

Is there anything more glamorous than a night out at the opera? For hundreds of years, people have attended these elaborate performances known for their enchanting music, impressive sets, and ...

There is an “X” that hangs in front of The Metropolitan Opera House’s façade. The “X” is a banner, created by artist Glenn Ligon, where a black bold ‘X’ (of Malcolm X) is affixed a “field of ...

Opera Naples' upcoming season is shaping up to be a big one. The opera company plans four fully staged operas for the first time since the pandemic — and those operas are some of the best-known, ...

On January 2, 1958, a minor official at the Rome Opera House bore the thankless task of announcing bad news to the audience: Maria Callas had left the building. The legendary soprano, stricken by ...

As part of the 40th Anniversary Celebrations of Andrew Lloyd Webber (Music and Book)), Charles Hart (Lyrics) and Richard Stilgoe’s (Lyrics and Book) famous musical, Opera Australia has revived its ...

“All in all, isn’t life simply grand? I’m so awfully glad I showed up for it.” (Madeline Mitchell in the opera THREE DECEMBERS) This is a preview or heads up about three chamber operas and one opera ...

Showcasing a panorama of Greek art music and featuring the full range of its artistic forces, the Greek National Opera is set to host the International Opera Awards Ceremony at the Stavros Niarchos ...