Erwin Schrott has pulled out as Mephisto in Covent Garden’s upcoming production of Gounod’s Faust. His replacement is a rising Pole, Adam Palka, who has sung leading roles in Vienna, Paris and Milan. His Mephisto […]
In a lecture at the Voice Foundation, the diva pulled no punches. Here’s a sample: Given the climate right now for opera and classical music performance—which is what I know—I think there are far too […]
The actors union Equity today began balloting its members at Welsh National Opera to approve industrial action. Chorus pay is being cut by at least 15% and numbers will be reduced, with a real threat […]