In Memoriam 2018: Remembering the Major Opera Singers That Passed This Year

For many, 2018 was a year to celebrate with many triumphs. It was also a tough year for arts institutions fighting sexual harassment scandals and numerous political issues. And it was also a year that saw many beloved artists’ and celebrities’ lives come to an end. The opera world was particularly devastated by the loss of many major stars, some of {…}

Mar 2, 2018

Obituary: Conductor Jesús Lopez Cobos Dies, Age 78

Famed conductor Jesus Lopez Cobos has passed away today, March 2, 2018, in the city of Berlin; the cause of death is given as complications due to cancer. Throughout his career, Cobos was music director with a number of prominent orchestras, such as the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, with which he would become their Conductor Emeritus; Deutsche Oper, where he served {…}

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In Memoriam 2018: Remembering the Major Opera Singers That Passed This Year

Obituary: Conductor Jesús Lopez Cobos Dies, Age 78