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A Drone Opera, Brought to You by General Dynamics? A Company Clarifies.

“Grounded,” a new work about the psychological toll of drone warfare, drew scrutiny after its presenter, Washington National Opera, advertised the support of a major...

Apple’s New App Aims to Make Classical Music More Accessible

The company says it has a fix for the unwieldy world of classical streaming. But it’s unclear how much traction a stand-alone app can get.

Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West

As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly...

Met Opera Ordered to Pay Anna Netrebko $200,000 for Canceled Performances

The company cut ties with the star Russian soprano for her refusal to denounce Vladimir Putin after the invasion of Ukraine. An arbitrator said it...

A Tenor’s Secrets to ‘Lohengrin’: Golf and a Blunt Spouse

Piotr Beczala, known as a charismatic singer of Italian operas, is challenging notions of what a Wagner voice should sound like.

Yo-Yo Ma Makes His Encore a Call for Peace, With a Nod to Casals

The celebrated cellist capped a concert with the New York Philharmonic with a work that Pablo Casals often played to protest war and oppression.

Gustavo Dudamel, Superstar Maestro, Meets New York

On his first visit to the city since being named the New York Philharmonic’s next music director, he eagerly played the role of celebrity conductor.

Gustavo Dudamel: A Maestro at a Crossroads

“I’m not a young conductor anymore,” Dudamel said as he prepares to leave Los Angeles in 2026 to lead the New York Philharmonic.

New York Philharmonic Appoints Gustavo Dudamel as Music Director

Dudamel, a charismatic 42-year-old conductor, will take up the Philharmonic’s podium in 2026, in a major coup for the orchestra.

He Quit Singing Because of Body Shaming. Now He’s Making a Comeback.

The tenor Limmie Pulliam, who made his debut at Carnegie Hall on Friday, hopes to break barriers for larger artists.
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