NY Festival of Song's Voluptuous Muse to Sing Feb. 16 and 18

Joseph Kaiser, Dina Kuznetsova and Kate Lindsey will sing The Voluptuous Muse, NY Festival of Song's celebration of the lush tonality and decadent Romanticism of late 19th- and early 20th- century song Feb. 16-18.

Osvaldo Golijov Channels Chopin and Schumann

Carnegie Hall will host a number of events celebrating the bicentennial of Chopin and Schumann's births. Osvaldo Golijov premieres a new tribute work, with Dawn Upshaw, March 17. Emanuel Ax and Yo-Yo Ma perform together Jan. 29, and Ax presents a solo concert Feb. 10.

Kirstin Chávez is New Jersey Carmen Feb. 5-12

Carmen at various New Jersey venues. The renowned Carmen - who has sung the role with NY City Opera, Opera Australia, Tokyo City Opera and Oper Graz - replaced the originally-announced Denyce Graves.

Savoring Ravel: Nicolas Hodges Premieres with NY Phil Feb. 18

Nicolas Hodges — the busy British pianist and teacher — is making his New York Philharmonic debut this month (Feb. 18-20). Fred Plotkin introduces readers to his tastes in music, collaboration and travel.

Abu Dhabi Festival 2010 to Welcome Jablonski, Martinez, Shamma and More

The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation has revealed the eclectic artist lineup for the 2010 Abu Dhabi Festival, to be held March 20-April 7.

Così’s Family Ties

As Dallas Opera readies its upcoming staging of Cosi Fan Tutte (Feb. 12-28), we explore some of Mozart's family history that influenced his development and may be seen to manifest itself in this popular work.

A Milestone for the Philharmonic Archives

As the New York Philharmonic Archives celebrates its 25th anniversary, it launches a forward-thinking project to preserve and make available its treasure trove — digitally. Erik Ryding uncovers the behind-the-scenes story of this ambitious endeavor.

Stand-Up Diva: A Chat With Diana Damrau

The Met is comedy central this month for Diana Damrau, who stars in La Fille du Régiment and Il Barbiere di Siviglia. The soprano talks about her double duty.

Previewing the 2010 New York Flamenco Festival at City Center

Valerie Gladstone speaks to a few of the artists taking part in this year's Festival, running Feb. 11-14. The schedule includes programs by Compañía Rocío Molina and Compañía María Pagés; and new figures such as Pastora Galván, Manuel Liñán and Belén López.

"A Norma Gone Mad": Bellini's Classic Re-Imagined at Théâtre du Châtelet

Frank Cadenhead recently took in Peter Mussbach's new conceptual staging of Bellini's Norma at Théâtre du Châtelet, which has transported the action to an insane asylum. The opera, which starred American Lina Tetriani in the title role, ran through Jan. 28.

"The Emergence of Sound": Riccardo Chailly Weighs in on U.S. Tour

Riccardo Chailly, busy in rehearsals with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, found time to speak with Jens F. Laurson about the ensemble's upcoming trip to the United States, programming choices, and other musical matters.

"The Next Great Baritone": A Chat With Plácido Domingo

Now in his fifth decade at the Met, Plácido Domingo refuses to consider retirement. This month, the tenor adds two more firsts to his Met career, conducting Verdi’s Stiffelio and singing the title role of Simon Boccanegra.