David Hockney recognised for set designs
David Hockney has received a San Francisco Opera (SFO) Medal in recognition of his work for the company. The British artist picked up the medal … Read more
James Levine denies abuse allegations
Four musicians have accused former Metropolitan Opera music director James Levine of sexual abuse. The alleged abuse took place while all four were teenagers, a … Read more
Dmitri Hvorostovsky dead at 55
Dmitri Hvorostovsky – the baritone known as the Elvis of opera – has died aged 55. Hvorostovsky announced in 2015 that he had been diagnosed … Read more
Operas inspire artworks
Noga Gallery of Contemporary Art in Israel is launching an exhibition of artworks inspired entirely by opera productions. OPERART, which opens on 2 November, features … Read more
San Francisco Opera seeks out student talent
San Francisco Opera (SFO) has launched a new training programme that aims to uncover the next generation of musical idols. The Opera ARIA Music Performance Residency … Read more
Opera singer sues ex over screenplay
An opera singer is suing her former partner over the screenplay for award-winning film Florence Foster Jenkins. Soprano Julia Kogan claims that she should receive … Read more
Music Theatre Wales issues apology over casting
Music Theatre Wales has issued an apology after its casting for The Golden Dragon was criticised. The company cast Caucasian performers to play roles specified as Asian … Read more
Communist Poland comes to the UK in radical new opera adaptation
A new production of Cavalleria rusticana, commissioned by Opera North and developed by Polish director Karolina Sofulak, has premiered in the UK. The director set … Read more
Glyndebourne Youth Opera’s sense of Belonging
Glyndebourne is to premiere a new opera composed by Lewis Murphy. Belongings, Murphy’s first full-length work, is the culmination of his time on the Young … Read more
A day out in Dresden
More than 10,000 people visited the Dresden Semperoper on Sunday for its Open Day programme. The nearly sold-out event kicks off the company’s 2017-18 season, with … Read more