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Anna Netrebko Sues Met Opera After Losing Work Over Support of Putin
Seeking at least $360,000, the singer accused the storied opera house of discrimination, defamation and breach of contract. The company disputed her claims.

The Opera Star David Daniels’s Sexual Assault Trial: What to Know
The countertenor and his husband, Scott Walters, each face a charge of aggravated sexual assault in Texas.

The Trombonist Hillary Simms Is Breaking Barriers
Hillary Simms is the first woman to become a member of the American Brass Quintet. She says the field needs more role models.

Reimagining ‘Madame Butterfly,’ With Asian Creators at the Helm
As opera houses rework Puccini’s classic, criticized for stereotypes about women and Japanese culture, artists of Asian descent are playing a central role.

André Watts, Pioneering Piano Virtuoso, Dies at 77
One of the first Black superstars in classical music, he awed audiences with his charisma and his technical powers.

A Finnish Official Plays the Cello to Support Ukraine, Irking Russia
Anders Adlercreutz’s recording of a patriotic Ukrainian song was widely circulated online, and prompted a response from Moscow.

War in Ukraine Takes Its Toll on the Tchaikovsky Competition
With Russia a pariah in the West since its invasion of Ukraine, this usually prestigious event is underway with far fewer international participants.

Sonic Sphere, a Concert Hall That Hangs Like a Disco Ball
At the Shed in Manhattan, audience members can take in live, spatially designed music inside a suspended hall called the Sonic Sphere.

U.S. Orchestras Gradually Diversify but Are Slow to Hire Black Musicians
The number of Asian and Latino players has risen over the past decade, according to a new report. But Black musicians are still scarce, especially...

American Ballet Theater Chief Resigns Suddenly
Janet Rollé, who had helped lead the company through the turmoil of the pandemic, stepped down a week before its summer season begins.