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Bringing the Magic of ‘Fanny and Alexander’ to the Opera Stage

A new opera by Mikael Karlsson and Royce Vavrek, directed by Ivo van Hove, aims to capture the lavishness of Ingmar Bergman’s film, in half...

Rebuilding After Fire, Jacob’s Pillow to Open a New Theater

The Doris Duke Theater, more than twice as large as the original and designed for modern technology, will open in July.

Review: The Philharmonic Gives a Master Class in Programming

The composer John Adams led the New York Philharmonic in a program of contemporary works that didn’t make a big deal of contemporary music.

Susanna Mälkki and Santtu-Matias Rouvali Take Over the Philharmonic

Susanna Mälkki and Santtu-Matias Rouvali made back-to-back appearances with the orchestra, leading similar programs with distinct style.

Philip Glass’s Musical Impression of an Artist Cut Down by AIDS

Glass’s Fourth String Quartet, written after the death of the artist Brian Buczak, will be performed at the New York City AIDS Memorial.

Review: ‘Ainadamar’ Fills the Met Opera Stage With Flamenco

Osvaldo Golijov and David Henry Hwang’s opera, inspired by the life of Federico García Lorca, arrived at the Met with a dizzying blend of styles.

The Violinist María Dueñas Makes a Carnegie Hall Debut

The violinist Maria Dueñas has something to say, and the skill to say it brilliantly. She makes her solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall this...

Gustavo Dudamel Visits New York With Promise, and a Warning

The superstar conductor will take over the New York Philharmonic in 2026. Is his tour with the Los Angeles Philharmonic a preview?

What Belongs to Opera? Garth Greenwell’s Novel of Desire

Greenwell’s “What Belongs to You” reaches the opera stage with a team that includes the composer David T. Little and the director Mark Morris.

What Belongs to Opera? Garth Greenwell’s Novel of Desire

Greenwell’s “What Belongs to You” reaches the opera stage with a team that includes the composer David T. Little and the director Mark Morris.