Accessible, English piece opens Opera Kansas season

Opera Kansas is opening its 40th season with Purcell's "Dido & Aeneas," which will be staged for three performances at the ...
The New York Times

The Pint-Size Singers Hoping to Be Opera Stars

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by The Metropolitan Opera Children’s Chorus has long been an elite training ground for young singers. Getting in requires grit, personality and a soaring ...
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What makes an opera singer stand out? New research decodes 'black box' of opera evaluation

A new study led by researchers from Keio University in Japan offer important insights into the key factors determining the scores of aspiring opera singers in singing competitions, providing a ...
Des Moines Register

As audiences and financial support decline, some opera companies adapt and innovate

Opera companies are increasingly relying on low-paid apprentices, reducing opportunities for mid-career singers. The decline in opera attendance has led to fewer performances and financial challenges ...
The New York Times

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

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by The mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili, who suffered vocal problems during and after pregnancy, is suing the opera company — and the union that ...