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Matthew Ozawa sees a vital beacon of hope for the downtrodden in the opera’s dramatic arc.  

Rachel Willis-Sørensen and Jamie Barton thrill in a festive evening that transcended a few challenges.

The tenor and pianist are in perfect synch in this savvy, well-recorded collection of songs expressing joy and sorrow.

A new disc featuring commissions for the Paul Whiteman Orchestra reveals the charms of a once-popular composer who deserves wider recognition.

In her long conducting career, Alsop has often been first, but she’s also a standout recording star.

A step toward equity is the happy result of choosing the best candidate for each production.

An onstage proposal surprises the intended and elates cast, orchestra, and audience alike.

The Czech National Symphony Orchestra renders three Mendoza compositions with soprano Julia Bullock and saxophonist Joshua Redman joining in.

The new chamber opera melds diverse strands of music, dance, and poetry to explore timeless themes of living in challenging times.

The series of 300 one-on-one dance encounters begins Sept. 9 at CounterPulse.