MILAN--Given the tragic war in Ukraine, the choice of Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov to open the season of Italy’s leading opera house would seem unfortunate. But opera bookings are made years in advance; not even a moving plea from … » Read

LONDON--Given its recent woes, it was heartening to feel the love for English National Opera at this December 8 concert performance of Benjamin Britten’s Gloriana . Not only did the company receive several rounds of applause before the … » Read

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Fort Wayne Philharmonic musicians have begun their first strike in the organization’s history after performing for more than three months without a contract. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Players’ … » Read

On Dec. 8, after several weeks of blowback against Arts Council England’s decision to strip English National Opera (ENO) of its funding, ACE CEO Darren Henley appeared before Parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee to … » Read

Until early December, Gustavo Dudamel had not visited his native Venezuela for six years, having become persona non grata due to his criticisms of the Nicolás Madura regime’s repressive response to widespread public protests. … » Read

Update, 12/9, 4 pm: A recent message on the website indicates that some orchestra tickets are available for $50 through Lincoln Center, in an open-seating, first-come, first served basis, The Metropolitan Opera website has been down since … » Read

San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) has purchased international artist management firm Askonas Holt, which has a roster ranging from Simon Rattle to Julia Bullock and, with offices in London and Berlin, oversees the careers of literally … » Read

MILAN--Francesco Cavalli composed Eliogabalo in 1667, intending to premiere it during the Venetian Carnival  the following year. That never happened. In fact, it would take over 300 years for the opera to first see the light of day, in 1999 … » Read

The shuttering of the Philly Pops, a casualty of the pandemic, has both immediate and long-term ramifications. The city’s concert calendar has suddenly lost 40 events, which translates to fewer visitors spending time and money downtown, and … » Read

In November the Paris Opera launched "L'Opéra en Guyane" (Opera in Guiana), an outreach program intended to familiarize people living on an island off the coast of South America with opera and ballet. "It's all part of the idea to build … » Read