Artist Of The Week: Levy Sekgapane

The Rossini Opera Festival opens this week and while Juan Diego Florez, Pretty Yende, and Lisette Oropesa are sure to make a splash, there is one tenor that is likely to make {…}

Festival Diary: Festival della Valle D’Itria, Day 4

In the early hours of the morning, the bars and cafès are still open and the streets are still full of people; the days in Martin Franca have a different rhythm to them from my {…}

Opera Quiz: How Well Do You Know Riccardo Muti’s Career?

Riccardo Muti is one of the greatest conductors that the opera world has known. Known for his domination of the Italian repertoire and his strict adherence to the score, Muti has {…}