The Washington National Opera said the “Wicked” composer was scheduled to host its annual event at the center this spring.

Charles Mackerras, born 100 years ago, had a vast and versatile repertoire. But he also left an indelible mark on the legacy ...

The Royal Opera House is set to unveil new stage curtains, commissioned in honour of the King, blending practical necessity with a significant symbolic gesture. The current curtains, which have graced ...

Directed by Christopher Alden and conducted by Christian Curnyn, the production is a co-production with Opera Australia. ENO’s award-winning staging of Handel’s love-quadrangle opera first premiered ...

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A new organization representing the UK’s opera sector, the UK Opera Association (UKOA), has officially launched, uniting 20 founding companies to advocate for opera’s future and strengthen its ...

The arrival of Music Director Jakub Hrůša marks a new era for the Royal Opera, with Hrůša and Principal Guest Conductor Speranza Scappucci joining Oliver Mears, the Director of Opera, to guide a ...

The Chicago Bears began their NFL season against the Minnesota Vikings, which was kick-started by Jim Cornelison’s national anthem performance on September 8. Cornelison is an American singer who ...

In the mid-1600s, opera transformed from a show exclusive for royalty to entertainment for the masses. Soon, lavish productions, special effects, and creative risks became the norm. Venice’s La Fenice ...