James Levine

When it comes to weight control, exercise doesn't matter. Non-exercise is what counts. That may sound like heresy, but, in fact, it's a theory based on years of highly respected research — and the science behind a little high-tech gizmo called...

How the Boston Symphony Orchestra changes over time....

Mark Swed reviews the Boston Symphony's Walt Disney Concert Hall debut, with French conductor Ludovic Morlot also making his Los Angeles debut....

The on-again, off-again film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "Sunset Blvd." could be on again. Conductor James Levine has withdrawn from performances at the Metropolitan Opera through at least 2013....

James Levine will not be back the rest of this season or next season to conduct at the Metropolitan Opera. James Levine underwent surgery for a spinal injury after a fall in August....

The Metropolitan Opera is in full "Ring" mode this month as it prepares to launch the complete staging of its new, multi-million dollar production of Wagner's four-part epic, directed by Robert Lepage....

You know the feeling. You trudge up the stairs and can't remember why you're there. So back down the steps. Then . . . you remember. So you retrace your steps, kicking yourself for being such a dope. I was always mad at myself for all this wasted...

Mark Swed considers whether Fabio Luisi, given his spotty record, would be the right man to succeed James Levine as music of the Metropolitan Opera....

Artist Ai Weiwei says thousands of supporters have donated more than $800,000 to help him pay off a tax bill and fine imposed by the Chinese government. An investor in Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" is suing over a theater fee....

Beginning Wednesday, June 15, New York's Metropolitan Opera and NCM Fathom will once again present Summer HD Encores, series of filmed operas, in movie theaters nationwide. This summer’s encore series offers six classic operas: Puccini’s &#...

When Christine Brewer goes on tour, she rarely ever travels without Marissa Melody. Melody isn’t the famed American soprano’s stylist, public relations representative or vocal coach. She’s one very lucky toy bear. Brewer, who is...

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra has appointed a new concertmaster, Rimma Bergeron-Langlois.  She most recently served as associate concertmaster of the Syracuse Symphony until it closed earlier this year. Bergeron-Langlois replaces Yuriy Bekker, who...