A magnificent concert event. As the Russian journalist Elena Karakoleva writes, "These songs were known and loved by everybody in this country. A number of highly talented composers and poets were ...

Dmitri Hvorostovsky is one of the hottest names in the singing business these days. He's in the NPR studios with NPR's Fred Child to sing and talk about Russian art songs.

While 2011 is still young, it’s already been a banner year for Dmitri Hvorostovsky. The great Siberian bass-baritone has been in New York, singing the title role of Verdi’s “Simon Boccanegra” at the ...

The Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky — one of the most widely respected singers in the opera world today — died Wednesday morning in London of complications from brain cancer. He was 55 years old.

It marks the first solo recital by the Russian bass baritone at the ROH and the programme will include arias by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov in the first half and Italian arias and Neapolitan songs in ...

Remembering Ms. Franklin’s last-minute substitution for Luciano Pavarotti at the Grammy Awards was a highlight of the week. Duke Ellington, Donizetti and a beloved conductor were among the highlights.