Theater an der Wien [ENA] On a crisp January evening at the venerable Theater an der Wien, Vienna’s musical life was enriched by a rare revival of Stefano Landi’s La morte d’Orfeo — a work that represents a fascinating and underappreciated chapter in the early history of opera. Staged in a concertante version with Italian sung text and German surtitles, this 1619 tragicomedia pastorale offers audiences a compelling sequel to Monteverdi.   [Full story...]

Rome/FAO [ENA] In a critical mission led by FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol and supported by senior regional and emergency leaders, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization is spearheading efforts to bolster agriculture as a frontline humanitarian response in Haiti, while simultaneously advancing biosecurity, disaster preparedness, and market stability initiatives in the Dominican Republic.   [Full story...]