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.

Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky is one of the most visible and admired classical stars of our time. When he isn’t acknowledging a chorus of bravos after singing in an opera with one of the ...

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.

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 ...

Maybe the third time's the charm. Soprano Jessye Norman had originally been intended to be the guest artist in the National Symphony Orchestra's official opening-night concert, which is to take place ...

Dmitri Hvorostovsky sang Russian love songs Tuesday evening to a packed house at the Music Center at Strathmore, presenting a taste of the country's vocal tradition. But on another level, the Russian ...

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MOSCOW (AP) — Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 55. Hvorostovsky's office said in a statement Wednesday that the acclaimed singer "died peacefully" ...

Dmitri Hvorostovsky is one of the world’s most glamorous opera stars. With his distinctive silver hair, vocal beauty and thrilling stage presence, he tends to dominate the stage whenever he appears.

Dmitri Hvorostovsky is one of the world’s most glamorous opera stars. With his distinctive silver hair, vocal beauty and thrilling stage presence, he tends to dominate the stage whenever he appears.