LONDON — Vittorio Grigolo got his first major operatic break in June 2010, when the Royal Opera House cast him at the last minute in Massenet’s “Manon.” Critics and audiences were ecstatic. F Farah ...

James Valenti has performed at major venues like The Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, and even Yankee Stadium. He credits his high school choir teacher and the influence of The Three Tenors for ...

When it comes to challenging operatic roles for tenors, the clown troupe leader Canio in Leoncavallo Ruggero’s beloved 1892 “Pagliacci” is right up there. It requires power-singing, vocal range and ...

The Met has announced the winners of the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition: tenor Daniel Espinal, soprano Lydia Grindatto, baritone Navasard Hakobyan, mezzo-soprano ...

FARGO — If a night at the opera doesn’t sound as enticing as a night on the couch, then you should meet opera singers Julie Ly and Karly Ritland. They could well change your mind. “Opera often gets a ...

African American opera tenor George Shirley reflects on his trailblazing music career. As one of the first African American operatic performers, renowned tenor and trailblazer George Shirley’s ...

Celebrating 25 years as one of Ireland's most acclaimed musical ambassadors, the Irish Tenors are set to perform in Kansas City on March 6. Christy L'Esperance speaks with all three about their early ...

NEW YORK/LONDON (Billboard) - Luciano Pavarotti conquered the world's most prestigious opera houses and the hearts of pop music lovers. In the wake of his passing, media around the world haven't been ...

These nine singers will compete for more than $50,000 in Cedar Rapids Opera's Esther & Myron Wilson Vocal Competition on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Cedar Rapids.

From boos to vegetables, opera stars have had to put up with all sorts being aimed in their direction over the centuries ...