MILAN (AP) — Italy’s premier opera house, Teatro alla Scala, on Tuesday defended its decision to stage the Russian opera “Boris Godunov’’ for its gala Dec. 7 season opener. The opera ...

The Netherlands Opera has given the world premiere of Alexander Raskatov's "A Dog's Heart," which makes a strong claim for inclusion in a triumvirate of Russian surreal operas.

MILAN (AP) — Milan’s famed La Scala opera house on Monday announced the celebration of next season’s gala premiere with the Russian opera “Boris Godunov,″ a move it hopes will underline ...