Opera News, Vol. 86, No. 1 — Riccardo Muti

Marking renowned Italian conductor Riccardo Muti’s eightieth birthday, the maestro took the cover of Opera News magazine and was highlighted in a feature article-interview by F. Paul Driscoll. Also in this issue are feature articles exploring operatic costume designers, outstanding lieder performances and a memorial on the late Christa Ludwig by Patrick Dillon.