Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ever wonder what it takes to deliver an opera performance that is historic in terms of longevity, quality and audience numbers?

Jim Nabors performed for a near-capacity Expo ’74 crowd at the Coliseum. Anybody expecting to hear the goofy sounds of his character Gomer Pyle were in for a surprise. “Nabors opens his mouth to sing, ...

The vote from America is in, and 11-year-old operatic singer Madeleine Edwards of Goldsboro is the hands-down favorite. She was chosen by 75 percent of the viewers who watched three child singers this ...