Ben Lear, who graduated from NYU with a degree in music composition, started work on Lillian two and a half years ago, in spring 2009; it's been staged in several iterations since then, but tonight's performance is set to be the most complete—and ambitious—one yet.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 10/25/11

During his five shows as resident artist in the city's legendary Royal Opera House, Rufus Wainwright was on a mission to conquer it all.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 07/26/11

With not an ounce of minimalism in its DNA, "La Traviata" will break your heart.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 04/22/10

An opera that has nothing to do with redemption is redeemed by embracing its inner weirdness.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 04/20/10

The singer-songwriter talks to us about his opera, his new album, and his plans for the next big hit.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 04/16/10

What some boos can tell us about the future, and about Herzog and de Meuron and Prada at the Metropolitan Opera.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 03/29/10

If the cast had missed curtain call at Friday's opening night at The Metropolitan Opera, the audience might not have noticed with all the twirling and unfolding of the sets.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 03/08/10

Blending classical music, rock, electronica, opera, and video art, Sasha Lazard's salon-inspired performance has something for everyone.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 12/09/09