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10 Years After Eric Garner’s Death, an Opera Honors His Legacy

“The Ritual of Breath Is the Rite to Resist,” part of Lincoln Center’s summer festival, aims to shine light on police violence in the United States.

By Javier C. Hernandez

Castellucci, Romeo Die Zauberflote (Opera) Hinterhauser, Markus (1958- ) Opera Salzburg (Austria) Salzburg Festival Steier, Lydia

At the Salzburg Festival, Revivals Take Center Stage

The festival’s chief loves inviting productions back, giving attendees another shot at seeing a beloved show, and allowing directors a chance to nail it on the second try.

By A.J. Goldmann

Content Type: Personal Profile Jaho, Ermonela Madama Butterfly (Opera) Opera

This Soprano Sings ‘the Sound of the Soul’

Ermonela Jaho’s combination of consummate technique and utter commitment has earned her ovations, critical praise and the adoration of her colleagues.

By Zachary Woolfe

Classical Music Guth, Claus Opera Pichon, Raphael Rameau, Jean-Philippe Samson (Opera) Voltaire

A Lost Masterpiece of Opera Returns, Kind of

The Aix Festival is presenting a new version of “Samson,” a never-performed work by Rameau and Voltaire, two of France’s most important cultural figures.

By Zachary Woolfe