Opera companies are increasingly relying on low-paid apprentices, reducing opportunities for mid-career singers. The decline in opera attendance has led to fewer performances and financial challenges for companies. But some singers are finding success ...

FARGO — If a night at the opera doesn’t sound as enticing as a night on the couch, then you should meet opera singers Julie Ly and Karly Ritland. They could well change your mind. “Opera often gets a bad rap for being snooty or elitist, with many ...