Fred Plotkin

Here is a selection of some of the best Europe has to offer this fall, with an emphasis on off-the-beaten path.

Fred Plotkin lists important new operas this fall and early winter, plus rarities and special performances worth traveling to.

Fred Plotkin previews the fall season for opera and vocal music in New York.

Fred Plotkin reflects on the singular voice of José Carreras.

The Royal Opera House featured Jonas Kaufmann as Otello recently. You can watch this well-received performance in HD at select theaters in early August.

Fred Plotkin on the witches and witchcraft in opera, and what's happening this year in Boston.

If he had a say, Fred Plotkin would choose these artists for recognition at the Kennedy Center Honors.

Fred Plotkin reflects on the bomb, in life and in art.

Fred Plotkin reports on all of the musical attractions in San Francisco this summer and fall.

Fred Plotkin visits the “Summer of Love” exhibit in San Francisco which reminds him of the singular voice of Janis Joplin.

Fred Plotkin takes a closer look at all the ways that Canada has done right by opera, in honor of the country's 150th anniversary.

Fred Plotkin reflects on the cultural shifts within the LGBTQ community on the opera stage and within the opera house seats.

Fred Plotkin pays tribute to Alan Gilbert and his influence at the New York Philharmonic.

Fred Plotkin takes a trip through the Genoa region of Italy for food and opera.

Fred Plotkin visits La Scala theater in Milan, Italy and reports on the health of its opera programs.

Fred Plotkin attends “The Little Foxes” at Manhattan Theatre Club and reflects on operas in which role switching is possible. 

The spring and summer months provide plenty of opera options for those in and around New York City. We've got your warm months calendar for 2017.

Fred Plotkin writes about the next stage in Renée Fleming's career and all that she has given to the world of opera.

The Met celebrated 50 years at its home in Lincoln Center. Fred Plotkin was there and shares the atmosphere.

Fred Plotkin remembers German vocal coach Irene Spiegelman who trained singers at The Met from 1977 onward.