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.

Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky recently visited NPR studios in Washington, D.C. The Russian singer is currently on an American concert tour that ends at Carnegie hall in May. He was joined in Studio 4A ...

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A magnificent concert event. As the Russian journalist Elena Karakoleva writes, "These songs were known and loved by everybody in this country. A number of highly talented composers and poets were ...

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.

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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