Seattle Opera's "Fellow Travelers," Seattle Symphony's "Iris Unveiled" and Bach in fresh contexts are among highlights of the local classical music scene in 2026.

As the lights dim and the first chords fill the air, the stage transforms into a realm of dreams. Curtains rise, dancers ...

The old and nuanced art of Peking opera is working hard to flourish in an era of digital entertainment and incessant screens.

These delicate recordings came back to life when the school's library completed the digitization of its first batch: 50 vinyl ...

In Milan, a special performance at the Opera prison has featured instruments made from smugglers' boats that brought migrants ...

BEIJING — Dressed in a red-and-white warrior costume, Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting balances on one foot on the narrow handle of a rosewood chair. She bends forward, lifts her other leg high and ...

In a Breakneck Digital Era, the Ancient Art of Peking Opera Works Hard to Keep Flourishing BEIJING (AP) — Dressed in a red-and-white warrior costume, Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting balances on one ...

China Peking Opera-Training for Success Peking Opera actress Zhang Wanting performs during a show at Jixiang Theatre in Beijing, China, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP ...

The old and nuanced art of Peking opera is working hard to flourish in an era of digital entertainment and incessant screens. It's doing so through people like Zhang Wanting, an actress who is so ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. BEIJING (AP) — Dressed in a red-and-white warrior costume, Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting ...