Fred Plotkin

An older era is found in the cultural habits of Austria.

Fred Plotkin honors Zeffirelli's life and work, from his time at the Met to his time in Italian parliament.

What is so powerful about singing?

What makes for a truly operatic death?

No matter where you are this spring and summer, here are the operas to see across the country.

Should these productions be cancelled before they go into rehearsal?

An appreciation of soprano Antonietta Stella in honor of her 90th birthday.

It's Ring Fever in New York with the Met Opera's revival of Wagner's Ring Cycle starting next week!

The Metropolitan Opera has just announced the repertory and casting for its 2019–20 season, and Fred Plotkin is looking forward to next year with great enthusiasm.

An appreciation of Andrés Rodríguez, who ran Chile’s Teatro Municipal de Santiago for 34 years.

What is the role of a critic today?

WQXR's Fred Plotkin on how the joys of opera are in the details. 

WQXR's Fred Plotkin on the history of the classic Christmas song.

Fred Plotkin honors and acknowledges many of the outstanding and memorable achievements in opera in 2018.

WQXR's Fred Plotkin on why some people don't enjoy Mozart.

WQXR's Fred Plotkin on the joys of Rossini, 150 years after the composer's death.

Here are the best gifts for the opera lover in your life.

There is more to Parma than Verdi, a city rich in musical history.

Columnist Fred Plotkin muses on the implications of the Metropolitan opera introducing Sunday matinees into its schedule.

WQXR's Fred Plotkin on opera's rising stars to watch.