The sought-after Finnish conductor discusses Stravinsky's "earth-shattering" Rite of Spring, and the SSO's new Symphony Hour concerts.

The German bass cherished for his Wagnerian singing has died at 92.

Critic Paul Selar gives us his insight into four of the operas on offer at Bayreuth this year.

Bayreuth audiences had a surprise this week when Catherine Foster sustained an injury during Götterdämmerung. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

So was Frank Castorf's Ring really deserving of all those boos?

Jonathan Meese brands Wagner festival organisers “cynical liars.” Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Jonathan Meese gets the chop despite promising the Wagners a Nazi imagery-free production. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Berlin opera house retain Barrie Kosky as Chief Director until 2022. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in