Performances in N.Y.C. The Dutch National Opera in Amsterdam has made dramatic moves to go green, from the materials it uses in productions to the food it serves. Jos van Schaik overseeing the setup ...

Opera houses are among the most impressive architectural achievements in American culture. By combining excellent acoustics with breathtaking design, these venues create settings where music and drama ...

Ryan: It's widely accepted that Colm Wilkinson is one of the greatest singers this country has ever produced. People still ...

The UNESCO World Heritage site is trying to redefine what it means to be sustainable in the 21st century. Here’s how Australia’s iconic events center is going green — and what it means for visitors.

Performances in N.Y.C. Critic’s Notebook Beth Morrison has shepherded dozens of new works into existence over the past 20 years. And her footprint continues to grow. “I have made a career of finding ...

A remarkable synergy of musical and visual storytelling enlivens Seattle Opera’s current production of “The Magic Flute,” running through March 9. Initially created in 2012 by Australian director ...

First-ever collaboration of two student music groups shows the importance of arts to the Duke student experience The first-ever collaboration of Duke Opera with the Duke Wind Symphony came with many ...

Except for the brief–albeit awesome–descent to hell near the end, Mozart’s Don Giovanni is a klutzy comedy built around one of opera’s most outrageous libertines. A sort of Wilt Chamberlain of the ...

Editor’s note: Opera Kansas announced on Jan. 30 that it was postponing the production until March 1-2. Opera Kansas is celebrating the state’s birthday next weekend with a modern piece that’s part ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. From fights onstage, to leaving mid-production, opera divas have more than earned their moniker. Morgan Richter, author of 'The ...

The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City's Lincoln Center remains a bastion of mid-century design excellence. But, like everything with a bit of age, a refresh is inevitable. The cultural ...

The leadership of Lyric Opera of Chicago has received a transformational gift from longtime supporter and Vice Chair of its Board of Directors Penelope Steiner. This unprecedented, unrestricted gift ...