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Norwegian opera singer Lise Davidsen is on the verge of superstardom

Lise Davidsen, performing in the title role of Richard Strauss' Ariadne auf Naxos at the Metropolitan Opera in Feb. 2022. Marty Sohl/The Metropolitan Opera hide caption

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Norwegian opera singer Lise Davidsen is on the verge of superstardom

The big-voiced soprano is in her mid-thirties, and she didn't even hear an opera live until she was in her twenties. Now, she's a sought-after opera singer.

Norwegian opera singer Lise Davidsen is on the verge of superstardom

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As performing artists denounce or stay allied with Putin, history offers some lessons

Semyon Bychkov, conducting the Vienna Philharmonic in Vienna, Austria in 2017. Joe Klamar/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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As performing artists denounce or stay allied with Putin, history offers some lessons

While Russian artists and institutions grapple with how they are viewed internationally, American cultural organizations make what amounts to foreign policy decisions.

As performing artists denounce or stay allied with Putin, history offers some lessons

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James Levine, Former Met Opera Music Director, Is Dead At Age 77

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James Levine, Former Met Opera Music Director, Is Dead At Age 77

The gifted conductor who had wielded immense influence in the classical music world, was publicly accused by nine men of sexual abuse. He died March 9 at age 77 of natural causes.

James Levine, Former Met Opera Music Director, Is Dead At Age 77

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The Metropolitan Opera Tells Its Union Employees They Will Not Be Paid After March 31

On Thursday afternoon, New York's Metropolitan Opera announced it was canceling all performances through the end of its 2019-20 season, which was to run through May 9. Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Metropolitan Opera Tells Its Union Employees They Will Not Be Paid After March 31

The nation's largest performing arts organization has told its orchestral players, chorus and stagehands they will not be paid after March 31. The company has canceled the rest of its season.

Plácido Domingo Out At Metropolitan Opera Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Plácido Domingo on stage in July. Domingo was scheduled to perform at New York's Metropolitan Opera on Wednesday but withdrew following accusations of harassment. Christophe Simon/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Plácido Domingo Out At Metropolitan Opera Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The opera star, who has been accused by 20 women, was scheduled to perform Verdi's Macbeth starting on Wednesday night. In an email, he told Met staffers that he will never perform there again.

Plácido Domingo Out At Metropolitan Opera Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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Met Opera Chief: 20 Women's Accusations Against Plácido Domingo 'Not Corroborated'

Opera singer Plácido Domingo performs in Szeged, Hungary, on Aug. 28. In a meeting on Saturday, the Metropolitan Opera's general manager discussed why he has not suspended or investigated Domingo, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by 20 women. Attila Kisbenedek/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Met Opera Chief: 20 Women's Accusations Against Plácido Domingo 'Not Corroborated'

In a closed-door meeting with the company's chorus and orchestra, General Manager Peter Gelb argued that the Met has no reason to investigate the famed opera singer or to cancel his performances.

Met Opera Chief: 20 Women's Accusations Against Plácido Domingo 'Not Corroborated'

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