Because of deteriorating health, the 80-year-old conductor resigned as music director of the Berlin State Opera, a post he has held for decades.

The poet Richard Marsh is winning praise in London for a one-man theatrical version of the action movie.

Anna Lapwood became a star on an app known more for dancing clips than classical music.

For a month now, politicians, newspapers and classical music stars have been arguing over the future of English National Opera. A funding cut could have…

The authorities authorized seven new counts against the actor, including three for sexual assault. Mr. Spacey was already facing a criminal trial in Britain.

English National Opera lost its government subsidy, and the Royal Opera House received a 10-percent cut, with funding diverted to organizations outside London.

The young Czech conductor will replace Antonio Pappano, who is heading to the London Symphony Orchestra.