Opera That Bridges the Divide

Opera companies can't just keep staging the same old productions of "Tosca" and "Carmen—they have to shed their snooty image if they want to thrive. But how? Houston Grand Opera's Anthony Freud thinks he has the answer.

Where East Met West to Wondrous Effect

"India's Fabled City: The Art of Courtly Lucknow," at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, reveals the rich tradition of visual arts that blossomed in what was once the cultural capital of north India.

Russ Gershon's Wide Big-Band World

It's been 25 years since Russ Gershon formed his Either/Orchstra ensemble, during which time nearly 50 musicians have played in the band. Twenty-seven of those musicians will reunite in New York for an anniversary concert.

New Lessons on an Old Hand

"Cézanne's Card Players," at the Metropolitan Museum, is the first monographic show there devoted to the artist in more than half a century, and contains some revealing reassessments of his work.

Grammy Nominations Bury the Best of the Year

Once again, the annual awards show proves that it's ultimately a celebration of marketing and promotion rather than musical excellence, aimed at selling more product regardless of quality.

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An NFL Lockout the Players Could Support

They've tried to avoid letting work stoppages interrupt their already-brief careers. But this time the galvanizing issue is their long-term health.