Nazi-themed opera canceled in Germany
15 days ago
A spokeswoman for Duesseldorf's opera house said there would only be concert performances without theatrical staging.
Nazi-themed opera creates scandal in Germany
17 days ago
A spokeswoman for the Dusseldorf opera house said Tuesday that members of the audience "booed and were shocked" by Saturday's opening performance.
Review: Stirring revival of Poulenc opera at Met
17 days ago
So emotionally drained was the audience at Saturday afternoon's performance at the Metropolitan Opera that silence lingered in the house for several moments after the curtain fell.
New roles for Racette and Meade at DC Opera
67 days ago
Two American sopranos - one established, one up-and-coming - showed off their considerable talents in roles new to them at the Washington National Opera over the weekend.
Bard to stage Sergey Taneyev's opera 'Oresteia'
108 days ago
Bard College said Monday that Thaddeus Strassberger will direct the opera, which was composed from 1887-94 and is based on a trilogy by the ancient Greek writer of tragedies Aeschylus.
Royal Opera announces series of commissions
133 days ago
The Royal Opera announced plans for more than 15 works to be shown from 2013-20 on its main stage in London and smaller Linbury Studio Theatre.
Fort Worth Opera commissions work about JFK's final day
136 days ago
The "Opera of the Americas" and "Frontiers" series are the creation of Woods, who since his arrival in 2001 has pushed strongly for the inclusion of new operas in the company's repertory.
Renowned opera singer in Vienna going strong at 95
155 days ago
She has been showered with medals, granted high honorary titles and a singer's competition named after her 13 years ago has turned into an international launching pad for future opera stars.
La Scala chorus strike forces ballet cancellation
156 days ago
The opera house announced ''with regret" that the Wednesday opening of ''Romeo et Juliette" has been called off.
