Two double-cast women will sing the role of Fanny Price in the chamber opera "Mansfield Park," based on the 1814 novel by Jane Austen.

James Gaffigan has renewed his contract with Komische Oper Berlin, extending his role as General Music Director through the ...

In the English-speaking world the art form is in a perennial battle for hearts and minds. Two contrasting books from either side of the Atlantic ask why ...

Christian Reif has been appointed the new General Music Director of Wuppertaler Bühnen und Sinfonieorchester, starting his role in the 2027/28 season. Reif, a GRAMMY Award-winning conductor, will ...

A musician from Lebanon was selected as one of only 28 from over 1,500 applicants to join the Merola Opera Program. This year ...

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ethelene Whitmire about her book, "The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram," about a queer American ...

Milan’s La Scala and other cultural institutions don't have to grant artists long-term contracts — but nations also can't leave performers stuck without real protection.

AMHERST — Nearly a decade after its last official production, the Five College Opera — comprised of students from Amherst, ...

Milnes VOICE Programs open applications for the 2026 training season. Now in the 26(th) year, individuals interested in a career in the performing arts may apply to learn vocal training, audition ...

Discover the breadth of experience and contributions of Black Americans with a wide variety of programming for Black History ...

It was nearly 10 years ago that Five College Opera presented its last full production — but now, it’s back. Five College Opera will present “The Marriage of Figaro” (“Le Nozze di Figaro”) on Friday, ...

Roosevelt Porter has performed with the Plainfield Symphony Orchestra for the last decade and acknowledges that Black musicians are underrepresented in classical music. Still, he says, they have ...