Iris van Herpen, the visionary Dutch fashion designer and cutting-edge artist will be presenting an exhibition of technological haute couture at Atlanta's High Museum of Art. Inspired by diverse influences in the arts, sciences, music and philosophy.
Marking...
The weather is still holding up here in Florence as autumn is in full swing, making it a great time to explore some new events and perhaps do a little travelling within the region. Things...
Another day, another not-for-profit arts organization shutting its doors because of accumulated debts, inflated operating costs, and dwindling audiences. Opera Lyra Ottawa brought culture to the Nation's Capital, and helped launch and support the careers...
Looks like something fishy is going on at one of Italy's most well-known opera schools, as their star instructor Mirella Freni has just announced she will no longer be teaching at the institution.
They will likely change...
There are a ton of things to do in October in Florence, as it is a huge month for classical music. Most companies and orchestras are opening their season and many festivals are producing classic, modernist...
The Met drops its Blackface Otello, Abbado Receives a Posthumous Honour, Carnegie Hall Loses Their Chairman.
After 124 years, The Metropolitan Opera is breaking with tradition and producing an Otello that is not in blackface. (via New York Times)
Montreal...
September is a tough month for everyone. Kids go back to school, days start getting shorter and the beach becomes a distant memory. Fortunately for opera lovers it is also when many musical groups open their...
Imagine attending an orchestral concert and instead of purchasing your ticket in advance, you reserve your spot and after the performance, pay what you like based on what you thought the concert was worth.
This is another example...
It may be almost impossible to get away from the July heat in Florence (I've tried), but fortunately the incredible number of musical events happening in and around the city more than make up for...
The latest in cross-genre musical collaborations is happening this weekend in Toronto. Get ready to head to the Distillery District and hear the Polaris Prize-winning punk...
