With its scheming politicos, sexual shenanigans, and an air of jaded amorality, Handel’s Agrippina is the perfect opera to hold a mirror up to our own times. It’s not surprising then that Sir David McVicar chose a contemporary … » Read

MILAN--Alexander Pereira's two-decade tenure as Intendant of Zurich Opera ended eight years ago, but his legacy appears to be alive and kicking. The Austrian manager gave Cecilia Bartoli a number of early breaks at the company (she celebrated 30 … » Read

Cellist Gabriel Martins [pictured], a graduate student at the New England Conservatory, clinched first prize at the 23rd annual Sphinx Competition , which concluded in Detroit on Saturday. He takes home $50,000 plus a number of solo engagements. … » Read

Robert Trevino, music director of the Basque National Orchestra (BNO), had been mulling over a radical idea for years. What would happen, he wondered, if he were to present a concert at which none of the music played was announced beforehand? … » Read

Mirella Freni, an Italian soprano whose uncommon elegance and intensity combined with a sumptuous voice and intelligence to enthrall audiences for a half-century, has died at age 84. Freni died Sunday at her home in Modena, Italy, from a … » Read

Citing losses of more than 16 million euros since the beginning of the strike, in early December, Paris Opera General Director Stéphane Lissner has announced that three new productions scheduled for next season have been cancelled. He did … » Read

Italian conductor Nello Santi, acknowledged master of the Italian opera tradition, died on February 6 at his home in Zurich. He was 88 and had been treated for a blood infection. His death was confirmed by his manager, Robert Lombardo. Born in … » Read

Recordings of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s concerts from the 2018–19 season are now available free on line, with more to be added in the near future. The “Listen on Demand” service, found at philorch.org/ondemand, includes … » Read

As promised at the time it cancelled its East Asia tour , due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, the Boston Symphony Orchestra will fill the time by performing locally. A series of “pop-up” events is planned for February 6-16 with 28 … » Read

Opera Theater of Saint Louis will more than double is current endowment, from $35 million to approximately $80 million, thanks to a $45 million endowment bequest from life board member Phyllis Brissenden. Mrs. Brissenden, who travelled from her … » Read