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Yiddish-Cuban opera to premiere in Havana

Opera based on 86-year-old Yiddish poem will have its premiere in Havana next month.

Yiddish-Cuban opera to premiere in Havana

Israeli Opera Refused to Honor Terror Victims

French-Israeli conductor Frederic Chaslin walked out after management refused to let him play Hatikva and speak.

Israeli Opera Refused to Honor Terror Victims

Don't Just Blame "Klinghoffer", Blame Yourselves

Don't Just Blame "Klinghoffer", Blame Yourselves

Protests Set for Anti-Semitic Opera

Jewish groups in New York will be protesting presentation of an opera called “The Death of Klinghoffer," which many consider anti-Semitic.

Protests Set for Anti-Semitic Opera

Klinghoffer Opera ‘Ode to Hijackers’ Still On at the Met

Klinghoffer Opera ‘Ode to Hijackers’ Still On at the Met

Opera on Nazi Crimes Against Disabled Youth Premieres in Vienna

An opera about Nazi atrocities against handicapped children had its world premiere in Vienna on Friday.

Opera on Nazi Crimes Against Disabled Youth Premieres in Vienna

Famed Italian Tenor Andrea Bocelli Speaks of His Love for Israel

Famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli told the UK's Telegraph newspaper that Israel "had a very special atmosphere."

Famed Italian Tenor Andrea Bocelli Speaks of His Love for Israel

Russian Singer Withdraws from Wagner Fest Over Nazi Tattoo

Russian singer Evgeny Nikitin has pulled out of an opera festival in Germany amid controversy over his Nazi tattoo.

Russian Singer Withdraws from Wagner Fest Over Nazi Tattoo

Carmen at Masada: Free Live Broadcast in 3 Locations

For the first time ever, a free live broadcast of the premier of Carmen at Masada will take place in three locations around Israel.

Carmen at Masada: Free Live Broadcast in 3 Locations