Whether singing Carmen or Cherubino, mezzo sopranos are the versatile stars of opera. But what makes a mezzo a mezzo? Canadian-Irish opera singer Wallis Giunta introduces her voice part... In its ...

Joyce DiDonato is one of opera's most in-demand mezzo-sopranos. She shares her passion for inclusivity and advocacy ahead of ...

Shakespeare has nothing to do with Bellini’s “I Capuleti e i Montecchi,” which is based on a different version of the Romeo and Juliet story. But let’s quote the Bard anyway: “O Romeo, Romeo, ...

ROME – ROME (AP) — Giulietta Simionato, an Italian mezzo-soprano whose instantly recognizable voice was wildly popular with audiences, died Wednesday, La Scala opera house said. She would have turned ...

Given the enduring romantic appeal of “Cinderella,” it’s not hard to understand why Central City Opera producers would be drawn to Jules Massenet’s 1899 adaptation of the centuries-old fairy tale. But ...

The legendary mezzo-soprano Agnes Baltsa received a standing ovation while collecting her Lifetime Achievement Award, while ...

There’s an adage that those who can’t do, teach. But in the world of opera and classical singing, Bloomfield Township’s Irina Mishura is the rare case of one who’s done both – gloriously so. Mishura, ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Despite facing rejection at early auditions, where she was told she lacked the ...

Singing with a deep female voice can be challenging, but it’s a skill that can be developed with the right techniques and practice. Many women struggle to achieve a rich, low tone that adds depth and ...

The stars aligned just right for The Dairy Center for the Arts’ two classical concerts this week, said music curator James Bailey. Sunday afternoon, the Miami String Quartet closes the Soundscape ...