Rossini’s Barber of Seville is a top ten opera in performances. Donors love it for its vocal gymnastics, memorable arias and sparkling melodies. Receptive newcomers like it because of its delightful ...

José van Dam, an award-winning Belgian bass-baritone opera singer who created the title role in Olivier Messiaen's "Saint François d'Assise," has died at age 85, a Belgian conservatory announced ...

San Diego Opera will stage Bizet's CARMEN with Melody Wilson, Guadalupe Paz, Thomas Kinch, and Jonny Kaufmann in lead roles.

Jose van Dam, the renowned Belgian bass-baritone opera singer known for his roles in Mozart and Verdi operas, has died at 85. Celebrated for his contributions to classical music, van Dam's ...

There’s little new in this 2026 program. Instead, the Joffrey has dug up a range of works showcasing 20th century innovation and the porous kinship between ballet and modern dance during that ...