Met Opera Takes On ‘Fedora,’ Neglected Tale of Murder and Love
Umberto Giordano’s 1898 opera has struggled to win over modern audiences, but a production opening on Saturday aims to give it fresh appeal.
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Pandemic Woes Lead Met Opera to Tap Endowment and Embrace New Work
Facing tepid ticket sales, the company will withdraw up to $30 million from its endowment and stage more operas by living composers, which have been outselling the classics.
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Vienna Philharmonic to Honor Players Lost in World War II
In the new year, the Vienna Philharmonic will pay tribute to more than a dozen of its members who were ousted, exiled and killed during World War II.
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At the Vienna State Opera, the Curtain Is an Art Exhibition
The “Safety Curtain” series at the Vienna State Opera has put artwork from all over the world in front of audiences since 1998.