‘I Pagliacci,” Ruggiero Leoncavallo’s tragic tale of adultery and revenge set to glorious music, remains one of the most popular operas since its 1892 premiere. Still, a new adaptation enjoys all ...

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The old and nuanced art of Peking opera is working hard to flourish in an era of digital entertainment and incessant screens.

Opera Santa Barbara builds on its recent success with a calling-card season that spans three centuries of the operatic repertoire. “After some timely right-sizing and refocusing on our mission, we are ...