Gustavo Dudamel, the star conductor known for his famous curly hair and theatrical expressions, is cutting his time at Paris Opera short. In a surprising move, Dudamel cited personal reasons while ...

Semyon Bychkov will soon take up the most prestigious post of his long, varied career. Collaborating with Ralph Fiennes on “Eugene Onegin,” he gives a taste of things to come. By Roslyn Sulcas Semyon ...

Commissioned by Napoleon, the opulent Opera Garnier is named after its architect, Charles Garnier. Garnier rose from the Paris slums to design one of Europe's most celebrated venues. Opera Garnier ...

The conductor will depart in August, the opera house said, four years ahead of schedule and after just two seasons in the job. By Javier C. Hernández Gustavo Dudamel, the superstar maestro, will ...

Amid the haunting melodies and tragic romance of the Paris Opera House, Christine Daaé emerges as a figure of innocence and strength in “The Phantom of the Opera.” But beyond her ethereal voice and ...

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera is one of the most celebrated musicals of all time. Set in the grand Paris Opera House, the story follows Christine, a young soprano whose voice captures ...