The Russian star soprano appeared in her first staged opera in Germany since the Ukraine invasion, still under fire for her past support for President Vladimir V. Putin.
Category: Classical Music
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Lise Davidsen Shows Her Vocal and Theatrical Power in Recital Debut
Davidsen, a true dramatic soprano, was the rare singer whose first New York recital came at the Metropolitan Opera House.
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Alexandre Kantorow Wins Surprise, Prestigious Piano Award
Alexandre Kantorow, 26, joins an esteemed group of pianists who have won the Gilmore Artist Award, which is given every four years.
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With $40 Million Gift, New York Philharmonic Jump-Starts Dudamel Era
The donation from Oscar L. Tang and his wife, Agnes Hsu‐Tang, is the largest endowment gift in the orchestra’s history.
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Review: The Soprano Julia Bullock’s Brilliant Sincerity
Julia Bullock, an artist of sensitivity and intelligence, appeared at the Park Avenue Armory with the pianist John Arida.
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Richard Davis, Gifted Bassist Who Crossed Genres, Dies at 93
He was best known for his jazz work. But he was also heard on Van Morrison’s “Astral Weeks” and with orchestras conducted by Igor Stravinsky and Leonard Bernstein.
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New Recordings Revive James P. Johnson and Mary Lou Williams Rarities
A pair of new recordings bring holy grail artifacts by the composer-pianists James P. Johnson and Mary Lou Williams into the light.
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Jorma Panula: The Teacher Behind the Greatest Conductors
At 93, the Finnish classical music eminence Jorma Panula has generations of students spread around the globe, with more on the way.
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Gloria Coates, Composer Who Defied Conventions, Dies at 89
A Wisconsin native, she was among the most prolific female composers of symphonies, 17 in all, finding particular prominence in Europe, where she lived.
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For 50 Years, Emanuel Ax Has Made Music Sound Simply Right
Understated and unarrogant, Ax can be taken for granted. But he has long been, and continues to be, one of the finest American pianists.
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John Eliot Gardiner Withdraws From Performances After Accusations He Struck Singer
John Eliot Gardiner said he would take time off until next year to “get the specialist help I recognize that I have needed for some time.”