Andris Nelsons led a concert performance of Puccini’s opera at Tanglewood. It was a high point of the season.
Category: Classical Music
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Italy Cancels Valery Gergiev’s Festival Appearance
Some lawmakers in Italy had argued that Valery Gergiev’s planned appearance sent the wrong message as Europe strives to remain united in its support for Ukraine.
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Renée Fleming, Star Soprano, Tries Out the Director’s Chair
Fleming is making her directorial debut in Colorado working with young artists on Mozart’s “Così Fan Tutte,” an opera in which she appeared early in her career.
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Roger Norrington, Iconoclastic British Conductor, Dies at 91
His work, largely unknown outside Britain until late in his career, was often based on historical treatises. It was seen by many as refreshingly innovative.
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In Just a Few Minutes, This Music Will Change Your Day
Calm and graceful, this cello piece by Bach slowly dances through hopefulness, longing and introspection.
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Only 5 Fingers Playing Piano, but the Sound of So Many Hands
Nicholas McCarthy overcame rejection to make a professional career playing the surprisingly vast repertoire for left-hand piano.
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Damiano Michieletto Is Bringing ‘West Side Story’ to Rome
The Italian director Damiano Michieletto has engaged, and sometimes enraged, European audiences. Now he’s preparing for his debut at a major U.S. opera company.
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In Des Moines, Big Operas and Big Ambitions Fill a Tiny Theater
Des Moines Metro Opera has become one of the country’s most successful smaller companies doing adventurous repertory in a 467-seat space.
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Valery Gergiev, Shunned in West Over Putin Support, Will Conduct in Italy
Valery Gergiev, an ally of Vladimir V. Putin, is set to conduct in Western Europe for the first time since institutions there cut ties over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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The Hunt for a 316-Year-Old Stradivarius Stolen in the Fog of War
The violin by the famed Italian luthier was plundered at the end of World War II and presumed lost or destroyed. Now experts say they believe it has resurfaced.
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Lawrence Power Wants You to Pay Attention to the Viola
Lawrence Power’s instrument has been overlooked throughout its history. He has made a career of changing that.
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The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
Watch and listen to recent highlights, including “The Comet/Poppea,” a Dave Malloy song cycle and a soprano’s surprise turn at the Metropolitan Opera.