New York City Center: 2008–2009 Preview

New York City Center's history lives on in this season's dance attractions, starting with the Fall for Dance Festival which begins Sept. 17.

Vargas and Hampson Join Fleming for Met's Opening Night Gala; More Details Announced

Renée Fleming will will be joined by Ramón Vargas, Thomas Hampson, Dwayne Croft and others for the Sept. 22 Opening Night Gala that kicks off the Met’s 125th Anniversary Season.

Kennedy Center: Perfect Prelude

Kicking off August 30, the Kennedy Center celebrates the new season with more than a month of music, theater, dance, and various events for all ages.

This Week on WNET/SundayArts: City of Mahagonny, 4th Annual Art Parade and More

This week's edition of WNET's SundayArts will cover a wide array of the city's cultural offerings and lead into the Great Performances presentation of LA Opera's Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny.

Bavarian State Orchestra Announces First Recording Under Kent Nagano

Bruckner’s 4th Symphony, to be released under the Sony BMG label in the autumn of 2008, marks the Bavarian State Orchestra's first CD under Music Director Kent Nagano.

Thirteen/WNET to Present "Pavarotti: A Life in Seven Arias" Sept. 10

Great Performances celebrates the life and artistry of one of opera’s most cherished voices in a new documentary spiced with observations from Domingo, Carreras and Flórez.

Shi-Yeon Sung Replaces de Waart at Hollywood Bowl Concert

Korean conductor Shi-Yeon Sung will make her Hollywood Bowl debut Aug. 26 when she steps in to conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic in an all-German program.

Joffrey Ballet: Home at Last

The Joffrey Ballet puts down roots with a new, state of the art facility in the Loop.

Domingo to Sing Maurizio in Met's Adriana Lecouvreur

Stepping into the recently-vacated role of Maurizio in Cilea’s Adriana Lecouvreur at the Met will be none other than legendary internationally-renowned tenor Plácido Domingo.

Met to Pay Tribute to Pavarotti with Free Performance of Verdi’s Requiem September 18

The Metropolitan Opera will offer a free performance of Verdi’s Requiem this September in honor of the late Luciano Pavarotti. Those set to perform include Barbara Frittoli, Olga Borodina, Marcello Giordani and James Morris.

20 (PLUS) QUESTIONS WITH: Composer Ricky Ian Gordon

The original cast recording of Ricky Ian Gordon's Grapes of Wrath will be released by PS Classics Aug. 26. The busy composer recently took time to contribute his opinions, loves and wit to this new Q&A series.

Álvarez Replaces Licitra as Met's Il Trovatore

Argentinian tenor Marcelo Álvarez has stepped into the title role of Verdi’s Il Trovatore at the Met.  He replaces Salvatore Licitra, who has withdrawn for personal reasons.