Curtis Opera Theatre

A recent east coast premiere of 'The Comet / Poppea,' presented by Curtis Opera Theatre, was a reminder of how Philadelphia has become a new epicenter for bold contemporary opera.

As he prepares for the east coast premiere of 'The Comet / Poppea' at Curtis Opera Theatre, visionary director Yuval Sharon talks about his bracing new book, and his vision for enlivening the art form.

This week offers an embarrassment of riches in Philadelphia, with a jam-packed schedule of live classical music in nearly every shape and size imaginable. Zev Kane has all the details, in Fanfare.