The Opera "Dolores" Creators Respond to Disturbing Allegations Against Cesar Chavez

The creators of the opera "Dolores," composer Nicolás Lell Benavides and librettist Marella Martin Koch, have issued a joint statement addressing the recent, deeply troubling allegations of rape and sexual…

LA Opera Announces Revival of Verdi’s Masterpiece Falstaff

Los Angeles, CA – LA Opera is set to revive Giuseppe Verdi’s final and arguably most profound operatic creation, Falstaff, a comic masterpiece that has captivated audiences for generations. The…

The Great Wave: A Bold Operatic Undertaking That Battles Dramatic Currents

The world premiere of Dai Fujikura’s opera "The Great Wave," presented by Scottish Opera as a centerpiece of its highly anticipated 2025-26 season, has ignited considerable discussion within the artistic…

Borletti-Buitoni Trust Announces Prestigious 2026 Awards and Fellowships, Honoring Soprano Elisabeth Hetherington and Mezzo-Soprano Niamh O’Sullivan

The Borletti-Buitoni Trust (BBT) has unveiled its esteemed 2026 Awards and Fellowships, recognizing two exceptionally talented classical singers for their burgeoning professional careers. Soprano Elisabeth Hetherington has been bestowed with…

The International Handel Festival in Karlsruhe: A Vision of Liberation and Discovery

Christoph von Bernuth, a figure of considerable experience in the realm of Baroque opera, has been at the helm of the International Handel Festival at Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe for the…

Ludovic Tèzier withdraws from Staatsoper unter den Linden’s "Un ballo in Maschera," Amartuvshin Enkhbat steps in

The Staatsoper unter den Linden has announced a significant change to its upcoming production of Giuseppe Verdi’s renowned opera, “Un ballo in Maschera.” Renowned French baritone Ludovic Tèzier has withdrawn…

Barockwerk Hamburg Resurrects Lost Baroque Gem: Carl Heinrich Graun’s "Pharao Tubaetes" Shines Anew

(Photo: Valentin Daniel Preissler) The annals of Baroque opera are a treasure trove of forgotten masterpieces, works that once captivated European courts with their grandeur and innovation, only to fade…