Those who want some operatic classics will not be disappointed this week as we recommend six works from the canon from some of the best opera companies around the world. But we also have four other recommendations that are remarkable in their own right and present unique experiences for viewers around the world. We even have a voice competition final. {…}
“Dialogues des Carmélites” returns to the Metropolitan Opera for what will be its 58th performance on Friday, May 3. The opera is one of the beloved in the canon, even if its performances have not been as common at the Met over the ages. The work first premiered with the company on Feb. 5, 1977 and has only seen one {…}
Régine Crespin was one of France’s greatest opera stars. The French superstar, born on Feb. 23, 1927, was born in Marseille and experienced a challenging childhood often hampered by an alcoholic mother and the second World War. She was originally set for a career as a pharmacist but exam results limited her being able to attend college. She then started {…}