The Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky — one of the most widely respected singers in the opera world today — died Wednesday morning in London of complications from brain cancer. He was 55 years old.

A magnificent concert event. As the Russian journalist Elena Karakoleva writes, "These songs were known and loved by everybody in this country. A number of highly talented composers and poets were ...

Editor’s note: This story has been altered from its original version. The Arizona Opera reports it’s holding steady, even in a difficult economic climate for the arts. Dmitri Hvorostovsky is to opera ...

Maybe the third time's the charm. Soprano Jessye Norman had originally been intended to be the guest artist in the National Symphony Orchestra's official opening-night concert, which is to take place ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Dmitri Hvorostovsky walked stiffly toward the center of the stage after the surprise announcement by Metropolitan Opera General Manager Peter Gelb. The 54-year-old Russian withdrew in ...

Dmitri Hvorostovsky is one of the hottest names in the singing business these days. He's in the NPR studios with NPR's Fred Child to sing and talk about Russian art songs.

Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting November 19th, 2013 - Buy Netrebko and Hvorostovsky: Live in Red Square DVD ...

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