Opera
Soprano Ailyn Pérez Wins Metropolitan Opera's Beverly Sills Artist Award
Kathleen Battle Returns to the Metropolitan Opera 22 Years After Firing
Operatic soprano Kathleen Battle has announced she will return to the Metropolitan Opera some 22 years after her famous departure. Peter Gelb, the new general manager, says there's no ill-will towards the performer. 'Billy Blythe,' Opera Based on Life of Bill Clinton, Opens This Weekend
Opera Ithaca's production of 'Billy Blythe' hosts its world premiere this weekend. The opera, based on the early life of President Bill Clinton, will present four showings at Ithaca's Kitchen Theatre.