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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

Gluck, Christoph Willibald Ritter von (1714-87) Haim, Emmanuelle Iphigenie en Aulide (Opera) Iphigenie en Tauride (Opera) Le Concert d'Astree Opera Tcherniakov, Dmitri

The Composer Who Changed Opera With ‘a Beautiful Simplicity’

In the mid-1700s, Christoph Willibald Gluck overthrew the musical excesses around him. A marathon double bill in France shows the vibrancy of his vision.

By Zachary Woolfe

Opera Teatro Nuovo Uccelli, Carolina

The Nearly Lost Work of a ‘Born Opera Composer’ Returns

Only one copy survives of Carolina Uccelli’s 1835 opera “Anna di Resburgo.” The story behind it is a human one, touching and somewhat sad.

By Will Crutchfield

Art Budgets and Budgeting DeSantis, Ron Finances Florida Opera Politics and Government State Legislatures Vetoes (US)

DeSantis Vetoes All Arts Grants in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis gave no explanation for zeroing out the $32 million in grants that were approved by state lawmakers.

By Patricia Mazzei