CHICAGO—When the Suez Canal opened in 1869, it shortened the route between Europe and India, changing the world overnight. Consequently, the Egyptian capital of Cairo became very important. Italian ...
From lead to chorus, the performances in Aida are superb, but the production suffers from its more intimate approach and unusual costuming Opera Hong Kong's new Aida offered much to enjoy. It boasted ...
Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series of reported commentaries on the future of opera. NEW YORK — It’s a big house. The Metropolitan Opera seats nearly 4,000 people up into its fifth ...