Opera

After staff protest:

Royal Ballet drops show in Israel

Move to drop production of 'Tosca' comes after 182 RBO staff and performers signed a letter opposing ties to Israeli institutions during the Gaza conflict, citing ethical and political concerns.

Hamburg:

New opera funded by Nazi-linked billionaire sparks controversy

The patron behind Hamburg’s new opera house has resisted scrutiny of his family’s Nazi collaboration.

Anti-Israel protest at London's Royal Opera

A cast member raised a Palestinian flag to cheers from the audience.

Yiddish-Cuban opera to premiere in Havana

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

Israeli Opera Refused to Honor Terror Victims

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

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.