Opera is waging a battle to save itself in the modern world — and against self-inflicted wounds

Essentially, opera is an art form that is nearly entirely reliant on donations. The top opera companies pull anywhere between ...
Daily Reporter

Opera tenor to sing “God Bless America” at Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Acclaimed opera tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz will perform “God Bless America” during pre-race ceremonies for the Indianapolis 500. Chacón-Cruz is the winner of the 2024 International ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Tenor bringing his signature role to San Diego Opera’s ‘Pagliacci’

When it comes to challenging operatic roles for tenors, the clown troupe leader Canio in Leoncavallo Ruggero’s beloved 1892 “Pagliacci” is right up there. It requires power-singing, vocal range and ...
PBS

African American opera tenor, trailblazer George Shirley

African American opera tenor George Shirley reflects on his trailblazing music career. As one of the first African American operatic performers, renowned tenor and trailblazer George Shirley’s ...
BroadwayWorld

George And Nora London Foundation Competition For Opera Singers Returns In February

The George and Nora London Foundation Competition for American and Canadian opera singers, one of the opera world's oldest and most prestigious competitions, will hold its 53rd event in 2025, with a ...
Yahoo

Who is Christopher Macchio? Meet the opera tenor singing the national anthem at the inauguration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Opera tenor Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem at the President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration before a much smaller crowd than he was expecting, a letdown with a ...
BroadwayWorld

Heather Makalani and Daniel Assetta to Join 4 Musical Tenors at Carnegie Hall

The multi-award-winning group 4 Musical Tenors will perform again at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall in New York. They will be ...