Virginia Opera 2025-26 Review: Aida

Those accustomed to the grandeur of larger houses like the Metropolitan Opera might approach a performance at the Virginia Opera with moderated expectations, but the company proves such caution unnecessary. While the scale may be smaller and simpler, Virginia Opera consistently delivers excellent vocal talents and imaginative stagings that make the most of their admittedly limited budget. This season’s {…}

Riccardo Lugo Joins New England Conservatory Faculty

New England Conservatory has announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed bass Ricardo Lugo to its voice faculty. Lugo has performed at many opera houses and concert halls around the world including the Metropolitan Opera where he has appeared in productions of “La Gioconda,” “The Nose,” “Ariadne auf Naxos,” “Khovanshchina,” “Billy Budd,” “La fanciulla del West,” and “Adriana Lecouvreur,” among others. {…}