These days, it seems no operatic mountain is too high for Haymarket Opera. The company’s latest enterprise, Leonardo Vinci’s “Artaserse,” is one such intimidating peak. The rarely staged 1730 opera, ...

For some classical music lovers, nothing can compare to a well-executed baroque opera, with the machine of the orchestra clicking along and the singers filigreeing their da capo ornaments on top. It’s ...

The countertenor delivered a promising if imperfect performance in the program presented by Boston Early Music Festival at Jordan Hall. Ask any classical music listener to name the three most ...

Johann Adolphe Hasse was one of the most celebrated composers of the 18th Century, but sadly neglected after his death. This is the first Australian production of his opera Artaserse (1740) and stars ...

And this very morning he’s taking his first rehearsal of a rare baroque opera, Artaserse by the German composer Johann Adolf Hasse. He virtually quivers with excitement over the stellar cast he’s ...

VIVA! Opera is a biweekly content broadcast on Tuesdays. In the 44th episode, Ms Ohtake picks 'Son qual nave ' from Opera Artaserse.