Luciano Pavarotti

Miley to Release New Album BASS PERSUADES, Play Hollywood Bowl
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026

Miley has announced her tenth studio album, BASS PERSUADES, via Atlantic Records, along with a two-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

Finding Her Own Voice: How Soprano Xiaoyu Hu Bridges Traditions Through Opera
by Team BWW - Aug 14, 2026

The days when opera singers simply walked onstage, sang beautifully, and left are largely over. For much of the twentieth century, a successful opera career was defined by one thing above all else: the voice. Legendary artists from Maria Callas to Luciano Pavarotti built careers on extraordinary vocal artistry, becoming icons of an art form that often placed singing above everything else.

Interview: Richard Gibson at Valley Opera
by Zach Wetzel - Aug 10, 2026

I had the privilege to chat with Richard Gibson, who leads Valley Opera as the Founder, President, and General Director. Richard led me through the history and exciting journey of Valley Opera to where they are now as an organization. He gave me a bird's eye view of the fantastic projects that the company is preparing for their upcoming season. Most importantly, Richard showed me the purpose for Valley Opera and the mission they strive to accomplish daily. Read our conversation below. Photos: Azula Raun. Website: valleyopera.org

TOSCA: Florida Grand Opera CEO Maria Todaro to Make Stage Directing Debut at Puccini Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026

Florida Grand Opera CEO Maria Todaro will make her stage directing debut at the Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago, conducting TOSCA at the lake where Puccini himself composed, deepening Miami and Viareggio's twin-city cultural bond.

ENCORE! Exhibition to Spotlight Australia's Performing Arts History at AMPA
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Arts Centre Melbourne's Australian Museum of Performing Arts will host ENCORE!, featuring 50 iconic objects from Australia's performing arts history, including costumes worn by Kylie Minogue, Hugh Jackman, and Olivia Newton-John.

Festival Napa Valley Reveals 20th Anniversary Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026

Festival Napa Valley announced its 20th anniversary summer season, featuring Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Chen, and the world premiere of THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS, a new opera by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer.

Aton Blankson-Wood and Kevin McHale Will Lead Private Industry Readings of SA•PI•O•SEX•U•AL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026

Jim Kierstead will present two private industry readings (by invitation only) of sa•pi•o•sex•u•al, a new play by Aurin Squire. Directed by Christopher Renshaw, the readings will be held on Friday, March 27 @ 11am and 2pm.

Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, and More Set for Festival Napa Valley 20th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026

Festival Napa Valley has announced its 20th anniversary summer season featuring Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, and the world premiere of THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS. The festival will run July 4 through July 19 across Napa Valley.

Operatic Legends And Rising Stars To Gather For The 2026 SHERRILL MILNES VOICE GALA
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026

The Sherrill Milnes VOICE Programs will present the 2026 VOICE Gala on May 6 at the Harmonie Club in New York City. This annual event, a key fundraiser for opera scholarships, will celebrate the legacy of opera with a lineup of distinguished honorees and talented performers. The gala aims to support the development of future opera stars by raising funds for scholarships, ensuring the continuation of high-caliber vocal performance and education.

Rob Mathes to Receive 2026 Arts Ovation Award at Stamford Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

Stamford Center for the Arts' Palace Theatre has announced that Greenwich resident and Emmy Award–winning, Tony- and Grammy-nominated Rob Mathes will receive the 2026 Arts Ovation Award at their 14th Annual Gala.

Jonas Kaufmann Says He Will Not Sing in Great Britain
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025

Star tenor Jonas Kafumann has revealed that he has no plans to sing opera ever again in Great Britain.

Festival Napa Valley Unveils 20th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2025

Festival Napa Valley will celebrate its 20th anniversary July 4–19, 2026, with a lineup featuring international stars and emerging talent. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

Review: Not a Classic Dutch Treat Event, But an Extraordinary Classical One
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 4, 2025

Nimet Habachy, WQXR's All Night DJ for 42 years, and Kamel Boutros, Metropolitan Opera Baritone, thrilled the Dutch Treaters on 12/2. See photos from the event.

Franc D'Ambrosio to Celebrate the Holidays at Feinstein’s in Carmel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025

There will be HOLIDAY CHEER IN CARMEL as Franc D'Ambrosio  joyously celebrates the music and magic of the holidays. The moment Franc steps up to the microphone you will immediately get into the spirit of the season.

Joyce DiDonato Makes Australian Debut with Melbourne and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

Multi-Grammy Award–winning mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato will make her long-anticipated Australian debut this month, appearing with both the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in a series of gala performances.

BEETLEJUICE, MOULIN ROUGE! And More Set for FSCJ Artist Series 2025–2026 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025

The FSCJ Artist Series 2025–2026 Season at The Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts features Broadway hits like Moulin Rouge!, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Beetlejuice, and more!

Meet the Cast of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of The Queen of Versailles. Previews begin on October 8. Meet the cast of The Queen of Versailles here and read bios of the show's stars and cast!

Andrea Bocelli To Release Anniversary Concert Film Feat. Katherine McPhee, Ed Sheeran, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 30, 2025

Andrea Bocelli – The Celebration: 30th Anniversary, a new tribute to internationally acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli, will be released on November 14. The special features numerous guest stars, including Ed Sheeran, Shania Twain, Russell Crowe, David Foster and Katherine McPhee.

Unreleased Luciano Pavarotti Performance Sets November Release
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 24, 2025

Nearly three decades after it was recorded, Mercury Studios will release “Pavarotti: The Lost Concert – Live at Llangollen 1995”, a previously unreleased performance by the legendary Luciano Pavarotti.

ANDREA BOCELLI: BECAUSE I BELIEVE Will Screen at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2025

The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH will present special screenings of Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe on October 4–5, 2025. Directed by Cosima Spender, the acclaimed documentary offers an intimate portrait of the Italian tenor.