NEW YORK (AP) — Dmitri Hvorostovsky walked stiffly toward the center of the stage after the surprise announcement by Metropolitan Opera General Manager Peter Gelb. The 54-year-old Russian withdrew in ...

The Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky — one of the most widely respected singers in the opera world today — died Wednesday morning in London of complications from brain cancer. He was 55 years old.

Dmitri Hvorostovsky, possibly the opera world's leading baritone, is known for his vibrant voice and white-haired sex appeal. Born in Siberia (and dubbed, naturally, "the Siberian tiger"), he'll sing ...

Remembering Ms. Franklin’s last-minute substitution for Luciano Pavarotti at the Grammy Awards was a highlight of the week. Duke Ellington, Donizetti and a beloved conductor were among the highlights.

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The final week of free nightly opera streams from the Metropolitan Opera is upon us. The free part disappears after Sunday. After 70 weeks and 112 different operas, the MET’s series of free, streamed ...

While 2011 is still young, it’s already been a banner year for Dmitri Hvorostovsky. The great Siberian bass-baritone has been in New York, singing the title role of Verdi’s “Simon Boccanegra” at the ...

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NEW YORK (AP) - Dmitri Hvorostovsky has withdrawn from a staged opera performance because of treatment for a brain tumor. The 54-year-old Russian baritone was diagnosed with the tumor in June 2015. He ...