Charles Edwards’s deceptively traditional, exceptionally sung production of Bellini’s “I Puritani” makes space for its stars.

The English Civil War provides obstacles to Bellini’s lovers, but instead of amping up the drama, the additional history ...

He helped build the ad agency BBDO International into a powerhouse before channeling his passion for opera into managing the Met and revitalizing Lincoln Center.

Editor's note: This story has been updated to include Berkshire Opera Festival Co-Founder Jonathon Loy among Berkshire connections to "La Rondine." Tenor Jonathan Tetelman would love to come back to ...