A prominent practitioner of the historically grand productions that were once fashionable at the Met, he was especially well ...

The Austrian director was revered among many operagoers, especially for his productions of the works of Richard Wagner.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Don't miss the landmark Secession Building, just a short walk from the Vienna State Opera. Head down to the basement to see Klimt's amazing "Beethoven Frieze," while ...

Otto Schenk, an actor who became a noted director praised for traditional opera productions and criticized by advocates of ...

Schenk lived in Austria, and his death was announced by the Vienna State Opera. He created 31 productions there, starting with Janáček’s “Jenůfa” in 1964 and ending with Janáček’s “ ...

Piotr Beczała, an internationally acclaimed Polish tenor, stars as Radames in Verdi's "Aida," premiering at the Metropolitan ...

referring to the Vienna State Opera director. Netrebko's next scheduled performance is a recital in Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 3, 2025, her first U.S. appearance since 2019.