Photo by Christine BrandeSo you want a gateway opera—somethingwith a plot thick enough to keep your head up during the shrieking and no female Wagnerians in pointed bras vaulting up and down the scale ...

Opera may seem intimidating, but it’s a thrilling blend of music, drama, and spectacle that anyone can enjoy. With the right first experience—whether a timeless classic or a modern premiere—you can ...

One of the few positives that has come out of the pandemic is that there has never been more opportunity to experience something new. Theatre, ballet and opera companies have quickly realised that ...

In the first installment of “Where to start,” a new classical music guide for beginners and faithful fans by Globe critics, A.Z. Madonna says you know more opera music than you think you do. Here’s a ...