Countertenors — male opera singers who can sing very, very, very high — were a rarity when David Daniels came along. Now, nearly 20 years later, the American-born Daniels says countertenors are ...

Taiwan opera is revered across the Asian island. One of its most beloved traits is its gender-bending character archetypes, and its best-known actors are women who portray men. Opera - from Italy to ...

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 ...