Richard Strauss called his second-to-last opera, Die Liebe der Danae (completed in 1940), “a cheerful mythology in three acts” — but is it? The image of Trump has long since ceased to evoke mirth. It ...

Munich's National Theater on Max-Joseph-Platz houses one of the largest opera stages in the world. The Bayerische Staatsoper (Bavarian State Opera) and the Bayerische Staatsballett (Bavarian State ...

Known for her interpretations of Bach, Mozart and Weber, she was praised for her clear, bright voice and her perfect ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If your Munich visit coincides with the opera’s annual summer festival and you’d like to attend a free live broadcast from the National Theatre/open-air concert at Max ...

Nikola David’s adult son is being held on suspicion of manslaughter since the Aug. 2 killing, which rocked Munich’s Jewish community. Nikola David, 55, was a former opera singer who had been ...

The Bavarian State Opera (Bayerische Staatsoper) at the National Theater in Munich enjoys worldwide renown. Information, video, pictures and tips. The Bavarian State Orchestra is one of the oldest ...