Letters Written by Charles Darwin, JRR Tolkien and Claude Monet Head to Auction Christie's is selling autographed letters and manuscripts written by renowned figures in Western thought and culture from the past 400 years. By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
The Met’s New ‘Don Giovanni’ Is a Resounding Musical Success A talented cast and Nathalie Stutzmann's strikingly precise conducting carry the production. By Christopher Corwin
Spring Opera and Dance Preview: 12 Reasons To Jump And Sing From an opera about a rising boxer to dance inspired by Kandinsky’s watercolors, this season pushes boundaries in all directions. By David Cote
The Dramaturge of a Bold New 1920s-Set ‘Magic Flute’ Explains the Enduring Modernity of Mozart By Helen Holmes
School for Lovers: Christopher Alden Delivers Another Gift at City Opera With Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte By Zachary Woolfe