Classical music & opera
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Following an internal investigation that found evidence supporting claims of sexual abuse, the Metropolitan Opera dismisses its music director emeritus – who has denied the allegations
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Janáček’s final opera is peopled with aggressive and unpleasant characters, but the beauty of its music speaks powerfully of the need for empathy and understanding, says the conductor of a new production
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Augusta Holmès’ compositions won awards and acclaim from admirers including Liszt and Saint-Saëns, so why is she, and so many of her female contemporaries, all but forgotten today?
People
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The US-born tenor has gone from singing in church to the International Opera awards. Now he’s tackling something personal: the issue of race in America
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Guides
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Tom Service introduces 50 composers from the contemporary classical music scene
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Tom Service's survey of the 50 symphonies that changed classical music
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