Amid Governmental Interference, Opera at the Kennedy Center is Flourishing—for the Moment In times of crisis, the art form remains a powerful medium for connection. By Christopher Corwin
Striking Set Design and Strong Singing Elevate ‘Hansel and Gretel’ at the Royal Opera House Here, the traditional angels are replaced by characters from folklore who frolic as the children sleep: Snow White, Red Riding Hood, a wolf, Cinderella and Rapunzel gambol across the stage. By Frances Forbes-Carbines
Antonello da Messina’s Rare Double-Sided Masterpiece Will Lead Sotheby’s Old Masters Sales By Elisa Carollo