The Philly Pops at 30: An Ongoing Celebration

The year: 1977. The place: Las Vegas. Peter Nero and his new bride, Peggy, were seated in the place of honor. Frank Sinatra raised his glass to the couple and made a toast Nero will never forget: “If you dare to be as happy as Barbara and I are— I’ll break your fingers.”

Sneak Preview: Dessay's First Violetta

The Santa Fe Opera opens its summer repertory season in style, with Natalie Dessay performing her first ever Traviata. She officially adds Violetta to her massive repertoire July 3. Here is a sneak peek at the star soprano in rehearsal.

Photo Journal and Recap: Carmen Triumphs (Again) at the Opéra Comique

Bizet's famed heroine Carmen returned this June to the place where it all began, in a critically-heralded new production by Adrian Noble. Frank Cadenhead was on hand to experience the staging held at the opulent newly-renovated Opéra Comique.

Met Announces Free Summer Events: Six Outdoor Concerts and Ten HD Screenings

The Met will present a variety of free outdoor events this summer.  In addition to a number of concert recitals to be held in all five boroughs, the Opera's Summer HD Festival will screen ten productions of Live in HD on consecutive nights in Lincoln Center Plaza.

A Chat With: Composer Eric Salzman; Jukebox... Plays at Bargemusic

The Western Wind Vocal Ensemble will present a double bill of madrigal comedies at Brooklyn’s BARGEMUSIC July 8 and 10. The 1605 La Barca will be followed by Valeria Vasilevski and Eric Salzman's 2008 Jukebox in the Tavern of Love.

Preview: Midsummer Night Swing 2009

Midsummer Night Swing returns for its 21st season July 7-25. Giants of Latin, R&B, and other music will have something to offer for Lindy Hoppers, Rock 'n Rollers, Swingers and mambo dancers alike.

"A Monumental Musician": Principal Clarinet Stanley Drucker Plays Final Philharmonic Season

The end of the Maazel era on June 27 wasn't the only important departure for the NY Philharmonic this year. At the season's close in September, Principal Clarinet Stanley Drucker will retire, bringing to a close a remarkable 60-year Orchestral tenure.

Music By Moonlight: Wolftrap Summer Season Set for July 9 to August 7

The National Symphony Orchestra presents its annual engagement of concerts under the stars at Wolf Trap National Park. This year's lineup ranges from country to classical to Broadway to film to video game music.

Thoroughly Modern Manon

Houston Ballet opens its 40 Season this September with Sir Kenneth Macmillan’s epic love story Manon. Joseph Carman details the history of the classic tale and discusses MacMillan's particular process in the creation of his ballet masterwork.

In Character with ABT: Exploring Character Roles in Ballet

Harris Green discusses the unique importance of character roles in the ballet repertoire and speaks to various members of American Ballet Theatre about the art of fusing theatrics with dance.

Frederica von Stade to Open Deer Valley Music Festival July 17

The annual musical celebration in Park City, Utah, will kick off this year with a performance by opera star Frederica von Stade. The 4-week festival will include musical styles ranging from Mozart to ABBA to country-pop.

Instrument Profile: The Harp

The harp, an instrument with a beauty of sound all its own, has been a part of music and culture from antiquity to modern day. Pamela Holloway asks Susan Dederich-Pejovich, principal harpist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, to explain the details of her instrument.