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 ...

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Anna Netrebko (Leonora) and Dmitri Hvorostovsky (di Luna) perform the Act IV duet Anna Netrebko (Leonora) and Dmitri Hvorostovsky (Count di Luna) perform the Act IV duet at the final dress rehearsal ...

This was a highly enjoyable evening featuring two of the most glamorous stars of opera today (and don’t they know it!!) The repertoire was varied if not hugely adventurous and the singers were ...

NEW YORK (AP) - Dmitri Hvorostovsky has withdrawn from a staged opera performance because of treatment for a brain tumor.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 ...