Richard Wagner

The San Francisco Symphony Reveals 2025-26 Season Featuring World Premieres and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

The San Francisco Symphony has revealed details of the Orchestra’s 114th season, taking place September 4, 2025–June 28, 2026. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Freddie Ballentine and Kunal Lahiry Recital Leads Slate of Spring Events at Seattle Opera
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Seattle Opera will kick off the spring season with an exciting pair of recitals, led by a special one-night-only appearance from tenor Freddie Ballentine and pianist Kunal Lahiry.

WERTHER Comes to the National Theatre in Prague
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe‘s literary works have inspired numerous artists, including composers. The most acclaimed operas based on them are Ambrois Thomas’s Mignon, Charles Gounod’s Faust and Jules Massenet’s Werther.

The San Francisco Symphony To Present Orchestra Series and More In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025

The San Francisco Symphony's April programming lineup features an Orchestral Series program led by Marin Alsop and featuring pianist and composer Gabriela Montero, Michael Tilson Thomas's 80th birthday concert, and more.

Exploring Theater Events: Musicals, Plays, Operas, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 4, 2025

Discover the rich tapestry of theatrical performances, from classic plays and musicals to operas and ballets, as we delve into the evolution and variety of theater events that captivate audiences worldwide.

The Joffrey Ballet Reveals 2025-26 Season at Lyric Opera House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

The Joffrey’s 2025-2026 season at Lyric Opera House has been revealed, featuring U.S. and Chicago premieres by Liam Scarlett and Yuri Possokhov, and a celebration of dance legends Martha Graham, Glen Tetley and more. Learn more!

ELISE & PAUL Musical Dramedy Will Make Vienna Premiere in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

Laura Oswald & Raphael Binde bring the fast-paced and charming musical dramedy ELISE & PAUL to the stage in Vienna for the first time as a two-person show.

The Anchorage Symphony Will Perform LEGENDS Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

 The Anchorage Symphony has announced an evening of music at their next Classic Concert - Legends in the Atwood Concert Hall. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

San Francisco Opera Reveals 2025�"26 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

San Francisco Opera has announced details for the Company's 2025–26 Season. The Company's 103rd season, which marks Shilvock's tenth as general director, kicks off September 5.

Boston Civic Symphony Continues 100th Anniversary Season at Jordan Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

The Boston Civic Symphony will continue its 100th anniversary season as Music Director Francisco Noya leads the orchestra in a program of works by Wagner, Walker, and Sibelius.

Joffrey Ballet Presents Two World Premieres In GOLDEN HOUR Mixed Rep Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

This winter, The Joffrey Ballet will present Golden Hour, a radiant mixed repertoire program featuring world premieres by Yuri Possokhov and Dani Rowe, the return of Cathy Marston, and an audience favorite by Nicolas Blanc.

DAS RHEINGOLD Comes to Opera Bastille This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

Das Rheingold comes to Opera Bastille in January. Borrowing from Norse and Germanic mythology, Wagner conceived an extraordinary cycle that reflected his innovative ambition: to create a total work of art inspired by ancient tragedy.

Hong Kong Philharmonic Reveals January 2025 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a series of concerts in January 2025. Learn more about the full lineup of upcoming performances here!

The HK Phil Reveals January 2025 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will present a series of concerts in January 2025. Join in for a series of musical journeys, from film-in-concert experiences to iconic operatic scenes and celebrated classical works.

Exitoso Debut De La Violista Mexicana Dana Zemtsov Con La Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024

La joven violista mexicana Dana Zemtsov tuvo un exitoso debut por partida doble: con la Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional y en la Sala Principal del Palacio de Bellas Artes, luego de haberse presentado en recintos como el Royal Concertgebouw de Ámsterdam, la Filarmónica de San Petersburgo, la Ópera de Tel Aviv y el Carnegie Hall de Nueva York.

The Orchestra Now To Present Siena, Wagner & Parsifal At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024

The Orchestra Now will perform at the Met Museum on December 8 and offer a free concert at Manhattan's Talent Unlimited High School on December 15, featuring works by Siena, Wagner, and Parsifal.

Review: CHILLY GONZALES, Royal Albert Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 29, 2024

Jarvis Cocker singing torch version of Tina Turner’s “Private Dancer”? Peter Serafinowicz doing an Elvis Presley impression for half an hour? In the Royal Albert Hall on a rainy Monday night? Welcome to the world of Chilly Gonzales, one of the most unique musicians around as he comes to the capital to promote his latest collection Gonzo.

Review: GODS & MORTALS: A CELEBRATION OF WAGNER at The Kennedy Center
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Oct 28, 2024

'Gods & Mortals: A Celebration of Wagner' is a beautiful, if limited, array of performances and works highlighting both the composer and Kennedy Center’s own wonderful talent.

Photos: TRISTAN UND ISOLDE at San Francisco Opera
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 20, 2024

Check out photos from San Francisco Opera's production of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde here!

San Francisco Opera Extends Contract Through 2031 with Music Director Eun Sun Kim
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024

San Francisco Opera Tad and Dianne Taube General Director Matthew Shilvock has announced the contract extension of Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim.