Review: DiDonato Marvels in Rossini's 'La Donna del Lago'

You can question the dramatic viability of Rossini's "La Donna del Lago" in the 21st Century but still marvel at Joyce DiDonato surpassing herself in the role of Elena. Feb 17, 2015

Planet Opera: Munich

Operavore blogger Fred Plotkin explains why he thinks the best opera festival in the world is at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich.

Aug 8, 2014

In the Footsteps of Richard Wagner: Bayreuth

Operavore blogger Fred Plotkin writes about Wagner's influences on Bayreuth.

Aug 4, 2014

What's at Stake If There's a Lockout at the Met Opera

A lengthy lockout at the Metropolitan Opera would mean more than a loss of work for the company's staff. Some question whether audiences would return after a settlement.

Jul 31, 2014

Met Opera Proposes Federal Mediator in Contract Talks

As part of an eleventh-hour effort to resolve a bitter labor dispute at the Metropolitan Opera, the company has proposed to bring in a federal mediator.

Jul 31, 2014

Planet Opera: Bayreuth's Provocative Vision of Wagner

After a rocky opening, the Bayreuth Festival is proving its mettle as a place where thought-provoking stagings of Wagner take place. Fred Plotkin reports.

Jul 30, 2014

Met Chorus Outlines Scenarios for a Deal as Lockout Looms

"The likelihood of our getting anywhere on working conditions, on health insurance is perilously close to zero," said a singers' union attorney.

Jul 28, 2014

Carlo Bergonzi, Leading Italian Tenor, Dies at 90

The Italian opera singer Carlo Bergonzi, known as the leading Verdi stylist of his generation, died in Milan on Friday. He was 90. Jul 27, 2014

Stage Malfunction, Boos Greet Opening of Bayreuth Festival

With German political leaders as well as regular opera fans watching nervously, the opening night of the Bayreuth Festival was disrupted by an hour-long technical breakdown.

Jul 26, 2014

Met Opera Building Workers Rally at Lincoln Center

The rally by the union representing the Metropolitan Opera’s janitors, ushers and security guards came a day after the company's management warned of a potential lockout.

Jul 25, 2014