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William Tell Gang-Rape Scene Receives Poor Reviews, Outrages Responses

Art has spurred many a-controversy for as long as it has been in creation (and that's a very long time). However, critics and concertgoers alike have agreed that the latest staging of Rossini's epic four-part production of "William Tell" at the Royal Opera House is distasteful and offensive, specifically because of its 5-minute long rape scene.

By Ian Holubiak

Dmitri Hvorostovsky, World-Renowned Baritone, Diagnosed with Brain Tumor

The beloved Russian baritone, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, has revealed that he has had to cancel all engagements through the end of August to undergo treatment for a brain tumor. The announcement was posted Wednesday on his website.
By Ian Holubiak
Joyce DiDonato Reveals 'Joyce & Tony - Live at the Wigmore Hall' Album Art on Twitter

Joyce DiDonato, a household name for opera fans, has announced that her latest album release, 'Joyce & Tony - Live at the Wigmore Hall,' will be available for sale worldwide on August 28. Recently, the singer shared with her fans the cover art for the album.
By Ian Holubiak

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William Tell Gang-Rape Scene Receives Poor Reviews, Outrages Responses

Dmitri Hvorostovsky, World-Renowned Baritone, Diagnosed with Brain Tumor

Joyce DiDonato Reveals 'Joyce & Tony - Live at the Wigmore Hall' Album Art on Twitter

Berlin Philharmonic Elects Kirill Petrenko of Bavarian State Opera to Chief Conductor

Gunther Schuller, Pulitzer Prize Winner and Third Stream Innovator, Dies at 89

CONSOLATION PRIZE: Anna Netrebko Canceling Tchaik's 'Iolanta' Due to Throat Infection?...WIN IT ON CD!

Google Play's 'Classical Live' Gives Orchestras New Outlet for Live Records

Fast Food Fight: McDonald's Scotland Piping in Beethoven, Bach to Quell Public Unrest [VIDEO]

EXCLUSIVE: Elliot Goldenthal on 'Othello' at American Ballet Theatre, Julie Taymor's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' Film, Wojciech Kilar Prize...and Tom Brady to Berlin Phil?

Who Will Replace Alan Gilbert at the New York Philharmonic? [DARK HORSE EDITION]

Anna Netrebko Talks Love for Justin Bieber, 'Aladdin' on Broadway and Lady Gaga

On Site Opera Presents 'Barber of Seville' at Fabbri Mansion on New York’s Upper East Side

Bavarian State Opera Orchestra Manager Arrested for Drug Possession, Distribution

How to Buy Locks of Mozart, Beethoven Hair at Sotheby's London Auction [LISTING]

Sydney Electro Group Seekae Remixes Sounds of Opera House in Latest Release

'Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation' Set To Premiere at Vienna State Opera House This Summer

Who's Pete Townshend Unveils Deluxe Orchestral Edition of 'Quadrophenia' with Alfie Boe, Billy Idol, Royal Phil for Deutsche Grammophon/Universal on June 9 [TRAILER ]

EXCLUSIVE: Monica Germino on New England Conservatory, 'RACHE' Murder Premiere and Why She's Finally Ready to Play Michael Gordon's 'INDUSTRY'