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For His Met Opera Debut, a Director Takes On ‘Salome’

The renowned German director Claus Guth is staging Strauss’s breakthrough opera with a focus on themes of trauma and abuse.

Juilliard Plans $550 Million Drive to Go Tuition Free

The goal is to make the school’s programs more accessible and to ease the burden on graduates pursuing careers in the arts.

Under Trump, Kennedy Center Fires More Staff Members

At least a half-dozen workers were dismissed as the Trump administration strengthens its control of the cultural institution.

Lincoln Center Summer Festival to Bring Back Some Classical Music

Summer for the City will feature a dozen productions by the American Modern Opera Company, a Sanskrit epic, a celebration of Brazil and more.

More European Opera Houses Welcome Back Anna Netrebko

The star soprano, who lost work after Russia invaded Ukraine because of her past support of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, will return to...

Dismissed Players Take Aim at New York Philharmonic Misconduct Inquiry

Matthew Muckey and Liang Wang, who were fired by the orchestra last fall, filed amended complaints saying an investigation by the Philharmonic was biased against...

Dismissed Players Take Aim at New York Philharmonic Misconduct Inquiry

Matthew Muckey and Liang Wang, who were fired by the orchestra last fall, filed amended complaints saying an investigation by the Philharmonic was biased against...

Singer Sues Met Opera Over Firing for Post-Pregnancy Vocal Problems

The mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili, who suffered vocal problems during and after pregnancy, is suing the opera company — and the union that represented her —...

Martha Argerich, the Elusive, Enigmatic ‘Goddess’ of the Piano

At 83, the Argentine-Swiss pianist is at the peak of her powers. But she doesn’t want to talk about it.

Under Trump, Kennedy Center’s Classical Offerings Will (Mostly) Go On

The center’s opera company and orchestra are planning typical seasons. But one opera was withdrawn from the lineup by its creative team, which objected to...