‘La Bohème’ at the Royal Opera House Brings 19th-Century Paris to Life in Stunning Detail The experience of watching this opera is so very intense that the subtitles are often unnecessary. By Frances Forbes-Carbines
Angel Blue and Speranza Scappucci Elevate the Met’s Somewhat Dated ‘La Rondine’ The production feels very Bush-era, but Blue’s plush, plaintive voice and remarkable stage face brought it to life. By Gabrielle Ferrari
Why Do Opera Tenors Pinch Their Noses When They Sing? Two powerful recent opera performances demonstrate the genre at its finest. But some singers have adopted an odd tic while onstage. By Christopher Corwin