Carmen: A Vision of Enduring Drama and Nuanced Portrayal
Georges Bizet’s Carmen is a titan of the operatic repertoire, a work celebrated for its inspired setting, masterful orchestration, spirited vocal demands, and, most crucially, its potent, enduring drama. Its…
Independent Opera Company Presents Gaetano Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore in La Cañada Flintridge
Independent Opera Company is set to enchant audiences with two fully staged performances of Gaetano Donizetti’s beloved comic opera, "L’Elisir d’Amore" (The Elixir of Love). The performances will take place…
The 2026 Paxton Festival: A Celebration of Chamber Music and Innovative Opera
The picturesque setting of Paxton House will once again resonate with the sounds of chamber music in July 2026, as the estate prepares to host its annual festival. Now in…
The Death of Klinghoffer
The opera "The Death of Klinghoffer," by composer John Adams and librettist Alice Goodman, has once again found itself at the epicenter of controversy, this time with its new production…
The Metropolitan Opera Revives Puccini’s "Turandot" Amidst Ambitious Staging and Vocal Powerhouses
The Metropolitan Opera reignited its production of Giacomo Puccini’s monumental opera, "Turandot," on May 19, marking the second engagement of this celebrated work in its current season. This revival, set…
Tosca: A Live Recording from the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Examined
The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, a cornerstone of Italy’s operatic calendar, once again presented Giacomo Puccini’s enduring masterpiece, "Tosca," to a discerning audience in its 2024 season. This particular production, now…
Drama & Duets: A Spring Salon of Great Singing and Storytelling
The Cell Theatre in Chelsea will host "Drama & Duets: A Spring Salon of Great Singing and Storytelling" on Monday, May 25, promising an evening that seamlessly blends the emotional…
















