With much fanfare, the Salzburg Festival announced Ulrich Rasche as director of Gaetano Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda. A proponent of “perpetual stage movement and intense lighting to create visceral experiences,” the German director’s vision was of two queens, each stuck in

“The Collection (2015-25)” by Fly On The Wall, a British film studio dedicated to the power of classical music, is a landmark 10-year documentary project offering an unprecedented, unfiltered glimpse into the lives of elite classical musicians. Conceived by musician

It’s not often you see a production of Rigoletto that focuses more on the louche women rather than the louche men. The revival production by Greek National Opera, originally staged in 2022, tried to set the scene in the ‘corrupt

Renowned for their passion, precision, and unmistakable flair for reviving little-known or forgotten musical jewels and celebrated masterpieces from the 17th and 18th centuries, Christophe Rousset and his ensemble “Les Talens Lyriques” have captivated audiences around the world for over

After 48 years – mirabile dictu – Milan’s Teatro alla Scala has mustered the courage to bring back Vincenzo Bellini’s Norma. The reasons for the long absence are somewhat unclear. Were memories of Montserrat Caballé’s sensational 1977 performance still too fresh?

In the leadership of a program, there’s conducting and there’s directing. We tend to use the two terms interchangeably in reference to the person standing up at the front of an ensemble, but in this case, they are two different

The Sitkovetsky Trio started Day 4 with a concert of Schubert and Beethoven’s piano trios. Opening with Schubert’s Trio (Sonata in 1 movt) in B♭ major, D 28, a work written when Schubert was only 15, we heard a work

Glorious summer weather set the perfect tone for Day 3 of the July Schubertiade in Hohenems, promising a day rich in excitement and artistry; and the audience was not disappointed. The afternoon session featured the Dutch piano duo of Lucas