While U.S. Companies Struggle, German Opera Houses Move Ahead Ambitiously A recent visit to Germany found both the Hamburg and Berlin Staatsopers fearlessly, and successfully, mounting challenging operas of questionable popular appeal. By Christopher Corwin
In Berlin, a Streaming ‘Lohengrin’ Evokes Doubt and Terror Director Calixo Bieito and tenor Roberto Alagna collaborate on a dark and disturbing take on Wagner's opera. By James Jorden
Berlin State Opera’s ‘Carmen’ Projects Palpable Tension Through an Online Stream A tense performance of the Bizet classic proves chilling for its virtual audience. By James Jorden