In the classical music world, there’s a long tradition of celebrating New Year’s Eve with performances of Viennese waltzes, choruses of “Auld Lang Syne” and sips of sparkling Champagne. Berlin-based ...
DULUTH — Sadie Cheslak, a mezzo-soprano born and raised in Duluth, is among five winners of a prestigious national competition for early career opera singers. Each of the five Metropolitan Opera Eric ...
Opera companies are increasingly relying on low-paid apprentices, reducing opportunities for mid-career singers. The decline in opera attendance has led to fewer performances and financial challenges ...