Jessye Norman

Mar 8

Lise Davidsen Shines in ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ at the Met Opera

With Anna Netrebko off the roster perhaps forever, the Met needs a new reigning diva, and Davidsen is surely one of its prime candidates.

By Christopher Corwin

Jun 30

For July 4, Opera Streams From Sea to Shining Sea

Streaming performances from the Met and the American Symphony Orchestra are this week's picks for the best opera to watch online.

By James Jorden

Nov 29

Movers and Shakers at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Opening Night Gala

With the holidays fast approaching, nothing brings us pirouetting into the snowflake season quite like the Alvin Ailey American Dance

By Charlotte Lytton

Feb 24

Busy Mediterranean Drama, Complete With Trojan Horse

By Charles Michener

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