For half a century, Opera Ebony has been one of the guiding lights for Black performers looking to make their mark on the opera world. Born out of a necessity to develop talent often overlooked, the ...

Across history, the opera has run afoul of censors for its brutality and nudity. The current production at the Lyric Opera of Chicago runs through Feb. 14.

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“The Classical Style: An Opera (of Sorts)” subverts expectations of the genre by making fun of classical composers typically featured in these concerts. The show, written by librettist Jeremy Denk ...

This is a particularly good season for classical music on the Front Range, driven by a host of top-notch, nationally known ...

With her emotion-evoking operatic range and soprano heights, Dominican opera singer Zuly Inirio is challenging whose voice is embodied and heard throughout the genre. She first saw an opera — “La ...

Actors with Lyric Opera of Kansas City perform the educational traveling opera "Sketchbook for Ollie." Whether you've been listening to opera for years or have never heard of 'The Marriage of Figaro,' ...

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Opera Ebony was formed when opportunities for Black singers were few and far between. The company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, but... Opera Ebony broke boundaries in classical music for ...