An audience takes in a free classical concert in the foyer of the Berlin Philharmonie. May 21, 2025. (Dave Braneck/Courthouse News) BERLIN (CN) — Growing up in the small city of Sherwood, Arkansas, ...

Growing up, Cory McGee learned valuable lessons from three opera singers of color, all of whom inspired him to pursue his goal. One was soprano Leontyne Price, who was the first Black opera singer to ...

Opera companies around Chicago are reexamining aspects of the art form’s more than 400-year-old history this fall season. There are several intriguing opera rarities receiving Chicago premieres, plus ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Melody Alesi’s longtime dream has been to reach the community of Staten Island through opera and create a concert opera company comprised of an audience that appreciates the art ...