Opera Philadelphia

‘Die Tote Stadt’ and ‘L’Amant Anonyme’ Return to Opera Stage

Rarities that deserve their place in opera returned to stages last week: “Die Tote Stadt,” in Boston, and “L’Amant Anonyme,” in Philadelphia.

By David Allen and Joshua Barone

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Opera Is Still Obsessed With the Suffering of Women

Two new works, “The Listeners” and “Grounded,” echo the age-old spectacle of female disintegration and show the tension of fitting modern stories into old forms.

By Zachary Woolfe

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A Bargain at the Opera: Philadelphia Offers All Seats for as Low as $11

Seeking new audiences, Opera Philadelphia is putting in place a pay-what-you-can model, one of the first of its kind by a major opera company.

By Javier C. Hernandez

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Anthony Roth Costanzo, Star Countertenor, to Lead Opera Philadelphia

Costanzo will be a rare figure in classical music: an artist in his prime who is also working as an administrator.

By Javier C. Hernandez