Conductor Juraj Valčuha ably coordinated and balanced the orchestra and the singers, while drawing out the dramatic effects from Wagner's detail-laden score.

I started playing “Bella Ciao” on the piano, expecting a simple performance. But moments later, an opera singer joined in and ...

Opera companies are increasingly relying on low-paid apprentices, reducing opportunities for mid-career singers. The decline in opera attendance has led to fewer performances and financial challenges ...