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This image released by the Washington National Opera shows a scene from "Grounded," an opera about a female fighter pilot who is reassigned to direct unmanned drone attacks on terrorists thousands of miles away. The opera is having its world premiere at the Washington National Opera. (Scott Suchman/Washington National Opera via AP)

‘Grounded,’ a new opera about a female fighter pilot turned drone operator, prepares to take off

By Mike Silverman - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2009, file photo, Placido Domingo performs during a sound check prior to a free concert in Mexico City. In a statement released on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, he said, &quot;I have taken time over the last several months to reflect on the allegations that various colleagues of mine have made against me. ... I respect that these women finally felt comfortable enough to speak out, and I want them to know that I am truly sorry for the hurt that I caused them. I accept full responsibility for my actions, and I have grown from this experience.&quot; (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

Placido Domingo apology prompts new accuser to step forward

By JOCELYN GECKER - Associated Press

In this May 23, 2007, file photo, Placido Domingo, general director of the Washington National Opera, speaks during a news conference in Washington about a simulcast of a performance of La Boheme. An investigation into Domingo by the U.S. union representing opera performers found more than two dozen people who said they were sexually harassed or witnessed inappropriate behavior by the superstar when he held senior management positions at Washington National Opera and Los Angeles Opera, according to people familiar with the findings. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Placido Domingo abused power, a U.S. opera union probe finds: Report

By Jocelyn Gecker - Associated Press

Catherine Foster as Brunnhilde in "The Valkyrie." (Scott Suchman)

Washington National Opera presents ‘Ring’ cycle at Kennedy Center

By Emily Cary — Special to The Washington Times

The Washington National Opera's "La Cenerentola" features four notable opera companies and a talented international cast. (Washington National Opera)

Washington National Opera to stage Cinderella story ‘La Cenerentola’

By Emily Cary - Special to The Washington Times

Francis Poulenc's "Dialogues of the Carmelites," currently running at the Kennedy Center, is set during the French Revolution, when Carmelite nuns were guillotined for refusing to renounce their faith. (Washington National Opera)

Washington National Opera raising curtain on Poulenc’s ‘Carmelites’

By Emily Cary — Special to The Washington Times - The Washington Times

The Washington National Opera's production of "Florencia in the Amazon." Photo by Scott Suchman

D.C. opera raises curtain with work inspired by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

By Roland Flamini - Special to The Washington Times

National Opera announces casting for ‘Ring’ cycle

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Journey with Wagner

By Emily Cary -- Special to the Washington Times

Photographs provided by Washington National Opera

New artistic director Francesca Zambello pilots Washington National Opera’s ‘Show Boat’

By Roland Flamini - Special to The Washington Times

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Coughing, cell phones, Twitter and other taboos of opera-going

By Roland Flamini - Special to The Washington Times

Christoph Eschenbach will conduct as cellist Alisa Weitersten performs May 2. (National Symphony Orchestra)

High notes ahead on 2013 arts calendar

By Roland Flamini - Special to The Washington Times

Ildar Abdrazakov in the title role in WNO’s production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” which the company revives this season. (Photo provided by Washington National Opera)

Washington National Opera sings praises of bond with Kennedy Center

By Roland Flamini - Special to The Washington Times

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, led by music director Marin Alsop, uses YouTube to promote its guest artists and upcoming season. (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra photograph)

Orchestras, opera companies flirt with new media, but does it matter?

By Roland Flamini - Special to The Washington Times

Francesco Meli as Werther becomes infatuated with Sonia Ganassi as Charlotte, who is engaged to another man, in "Werther." The Washington National Opera production closes May 27. (Scott Suchman/Washington National Opera)

‘Werther’ is a feel-good tragic tale

By T.L. Ponick - Special to The Washington Times

Soloman Howard and soprano Csilla Boross in Verdi's "Nabucco," being performed at the Kennedy Center for the first time ever in Washington, April 18 through May 21. (Photograph provided by Washington National Opera)

‘Nabucco’ primed for first D.C. run

By Stephen Brookes - Special to The Washington Times

Mezzo-soprano Jennifer Holloway will perform in WNO's "Show Boat."

Opera companies find American musicals much to their liking

By Roland Flamini - Special to The Washington Times

National Opera plans to stage ‘Ring’ cycle in 2016

By BRETT ZONGKER - Associated Press

National Opera plans to stage ‘Ring’ in 2016

By Brett Zongker - Associated Press

Washington National Opera finds financial shelter with Kennedy Center

By Roland Flamini - Special to the Washington Times